только
only
no more than; solely
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только with English translation
только usage examples
She only called to say hello.
Она только позвонила, чтобы поздороваться.
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только synonyms
What's the difference between только / лишь / единственно / исключительно / только что / всего лишь
The main neutral word meaning "only, just, no more than."
I have only one ticket.
У меня только один билет.
Similar to "only," but a bit more literary and softer.
This is only the beginning.
Это лишь начало.
Means "in one and only way; only so," usually in bookish or official speech.
The only correct solution is to wait.
Единственно верное решение — подождать.
Means "only, solely," often with strong limitation or emphasis.
This is solely your responsibility.
Это исключительно ваша ответственность.
Means "just now, a moment ago"; it refers to very recent time, not limitation.
I have just come home.
Я только что пришёл домой.
Stronger emphasis on smallness or insignificance: "only, just, merely."
It's only a mistake.
Это всего лишь ошибка.
A formal expression meaning "not more than; only."
This is no more than a guess.
Это не более чем предположение.
Means "if only, as long as," expressing a strong wish or indifference to the rest.
As long as everything is okay.
Лишь бы всё было хорошо.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce только and what this word means
только translation: only. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce только
[ˈtolʲkə]
только translation
only
только examples
I only have one ticket.
только transcription
[ˈtolʲkə]
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только meaning: what does it mean?
не больше, чем; исключительно
только pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
только is pronounced as [ˈtolʲkə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
только definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I only have one ticket. Translation: У меня только один билет.
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