lone vs only
only vs lonelone and only both are adjectives.
lone is not an adverb while only is an adverb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lone | No | Yes | No | No |
| only | No | Yes | No | Yes |
As adjectives,
lone and only
are synonyms defined as:
- lone and only: being the only one; single and isolated from others
| lone (adjective) | only (adjective) |
|---|---|
| being the only one; single and isolated from others | exclusive of anyone or anything else |
| lacking companions or companionship | being the only one; single and isolated from others |
| characterized by or preferring solitude |
| lone (adverb) | only (adverb) |
|---|---|
| with nevertheless the final result | |
| without any others being included or involved | |
| and nothing more | |
| never except when | |
| in the final outcome | |
| as recently as | |
| except that |
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