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22. Feb. 2018 · 1. it's all in the nuance of the implied negative: Case 1: The information is absolutely necessary. Other sources of information may clarify, but he must definitely have the mentioned information in order to find the solution, he cannot find the solution without it. Case 2: If he uses this information, he can find the solution without recourse ...
1. if only. even if for no other reason than: Willy would have to tell George more, if only to stop him pestering. (Oxford Dictionary of English) b) used to give a reason for something, although you think it is not a good one. Media studies is regarded as a more exciting subject, if only because it’s new. (Longman)
21. Jan. 2018 · In these sentences, the subject and the auxiliary verb are inverted. You can find other examples with only here: only if, only after, only then, etc and not until. For details of other negative adverbials, for example under no circumstances, see the Oxford Guide to English Grammar, page 27. You can only play after lunch. Only after lunch can ...
28. Apr. 2019 · The rule is: You should place 'only' as close as possible to the word you want to limit. In Example (A) , 'only' can mean that the shop is only for men or women. In Example (B), 'only' means you are concluding by looking only, not by anything else. So it depends on what meaning you want to convey.
3. " (which is used for only tables)" is sufficiently unnatural that I would call it just wrong, particularly in US technical English (but I suspect in other forms as well) Here I would use " (which is used only for tables)" invariably. A comment suggests " (which is used for tables only)". This is acceptable, but in my experience is less common.
10. Juli 2024 · Difference between solely and only. "Only" can function as either an adjective or an adverb. "Solely" can only be an adverb. (sole = adjective) Dictionary meaning "only" Ref. Cambridge dictionary 1.used to show that there is a single one or very few of something, or that there are no others:
1. I would write the later two sentences as. I just now saw your call. I only now saw your call. They are very similar, but there are a few different nuances that I'd pick up on as a native speaker. One is that "just now" is best used to describe a single event, while "only now" can be used to describe a more gradual change. For example,
17. Nov. 2020 · 0. Your first example is correct: "This fire extinguisher is to be used only in an emergency." Alternatively, you could say: "This fire extinguisher is only to be used in an emergency." Both mean essentially the same thing and would be clearly understood by a native speaker. Your second example, however, is not what a native speaker would say:
26. Feb. 2023 · Feb 26, 2023 at 4:25. 1. A point about the grammar. "Only to" is not a grammatical unit (not a constituent). The "to" belongs with the verb "have". "Only" is a focusing adverb modifying the to-infinitival clause "to have some connection or relevance to the present time." – BillJ.
1. Jan. 2015 · If only I had known about your arrival, I could have come to the station to receive you. the speaker is only saying that they would have had the ability to be at the station. Whether they would have actually turned up or not is left unstated. If only he could have explained. is saying that 'he' was not able to explain. But if we change it to would:
