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Alone in a category.

Singularly superior; the best.

Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.

(obsolete) Mere.

Without others or anything further; exclusively.

No more than; just.

As recently as.

{{n-g|Emphasizing something that is just or necessary.}}

(surprise adverb) (Britain) {{non-gloss|Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.}}

(surprise futile) {{n-g|Introduces a disappointing or surprising outcome that renders futile something previously mentioned.}}

(obsolete) Above all others; particularly.

(clause-initial) {{n-g|Introduces a clause with negative {{glossary|polarity}}, often one which upsets the listener's expectations.}}

But, except; but in fact. {{rfclarify|en}}

An only child.