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Only

One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.

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Exclusive 84% connected

Having the power of preventing entrance; debarring from participation or enjoyment; possessed and enjoyed to the exclusion of others; as, exclusive b…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Exclusive 84% connected

Having the power of preventing entrance; debarring from participation or enjoyment; possessed and enjoyed to the exclusion of others; as, exclusive b…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Single 84% connected

One only, as distinguished from more than one; consisting of one alone; individual; separate; as, a single star.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Single 84% connected

One only, as distinguished from more than one; consisting of one alone; individual; separate; as, a single star.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

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Sole 66% connected

Any one of several species of flatfishes of the genus Solea and allied genera of the family Soleidae, especially the common European species (Solea v…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records that this form pertains to the related lexical concept.

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Alone 92% connected

Quite by one's self; apart from, or exclusive of, others; single; solitary; -- applied to a person or thing.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

But 92% connected

Except with; unless with; without.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Entirely 92% connected

In an entire manner; wholly; completely; fully; as, the trace is entirely lost.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Just 92% connected

Conforming or conformable to rectitude or justice; not doing wrong to any; violating no right or obligation; upright; righteous; honest; true; -- sai…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Lone 92% connected

A lane. See Loanin.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Lonesome 92% connected

Secluded from society; not frequented by human beings; solitary.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Merely 92% connected

Purely; unmixedly; absolutely.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Simply 92% connected

In a simple manner or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; along; merely; solely; barely.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Sole 92% connected

Any one of several species of flatfishes of the genus Solea and allied genera of the family Soleidae, especially the common European species (Solea v…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Solely 92% connected

Singly; alone; only; without another; as, to rest a cause solely one argument; to rely solelyn one's own strength.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Solitary 92% connected

Living or being by one's self; having no companion present; being without associates; single; alone; lonely.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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