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49 sentences with “only”

Short, simple sentences with “only”, suitable for children and primary/elementary school, with common expressions and related words. You'll also find examples for middle and high school.

Brief definition: only

No more than; just; nothing or no one except.

49 sentences with “only” — examples

This gift is only for you.

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Illustrative image only: This gift is only for you.

The baby tries to talk but only babbles.

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Illustrative image only: The baby tries to talk but only babbles.

Fear only prevents us from seeing the truth.

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Illustrative image only: Fear only prevents us from seeing the truth.

We can choose between these two colors only.

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Illustrative image only: We can choose between these two colors only.

She sought justice, but only found injustice.

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Illustrative image only: She sought justice, but only found injustice.

I didn't know how to cry, only to laugh and sing.

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Illustrative image only: I didn't know how to cry, only to laugh and sing.

Opportunity only comes once, so it must be seized.

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Illustrative image only: Opportunity only comes once, so it must be seized.

I only found dust and cobwebs in the storage room.

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Illustrative image only: I only found dust and cobwebs in the storage room.

Derogatory humor is not funny, it only hurts others.

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Illustrative image only: Derogatory humor is not funny, it only hurts others.

The stars shine, but only a little brighter than you.

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Illustrative image only: The stars shine, but only a little brighter than you.

The compass is only useful if you know where you want to go.

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Illustrative image only: The compass is only useful if you know where you want to go.

Honesty is not only demonstrated with words, but also with actions.

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Illustrative image only: Honesty is not only demonstrated with words, but also with actions.

Our planet is the only place in the known universe where life exists.

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Illustrative image only: Our planet is the only place in the known universe where life exists.

Tomato is not only a delicious fruit, it is also very good for health.

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Illustrative image only: Tomato is not only a delicious fruit, it is also very good for health.

The beach was empty. There was only a dog, happily running on the sand.

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Illustrative image only: The beach was empty. There was only a dog, happily running on the sand.

The old lighthouse was the only light guiding lost ships in the sea mist.

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Illustrative image only: The old lighthouse was the only light guiding lost ships in the sea mist.

The flame burning in the fireplace was the only source of heat in the room.

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Illustrative image only: The flame burning in the fireplace was the only source of heat in the room.

After the storm had passed, only the soft sound of the wind could be heard.

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Illustrative image only: After the storm had passed, only the soft sound of the wind could be heard.

The number 7 is a prime number because it is only divisible by itself and by 1.

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Illustrative image only: The number 7 is a prime number because it is only divisible by itself and by 1.

A wheat field is the only thing he can see through the small window of his cell.

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Illustrative image only: A wheat field is the only thing he can see through the small window of his cell.

The chef prepared an exquisite dish, the recipe for which was known only to him.

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Illustrative image only: The chef prepared an exquisite dish, the recipe for which was known only to him.

The sound of chains and shackles was the only thing heard in the dark, damp cell.

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Illustrative image only: The sound of chains and shackles was the only thing heard in the dark, damp cell.

The park was empty, only the sound of the crickets broke the silence of the night.

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Illustrative image only: The park was empty, only the sound of the crickets broke the silence of the night.

The silence of the library was interrupted only by the sound of the pages turning.

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Illustrative image only: The silence of the library was interrupted only by the sound of the pages turning.

I only self-medicate for colds; if it's something more serious, I go to the doctor.

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Illustrative image only: I only self-medicate for colds; if it's something more serious, I go to the doctor.

Her negative attitude only manages to sadden those around her; it's time to change.

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Illustrative image only: Her negative attitude only manages to sadden those around her; it's time to change.

Upon hearing the shocking news, I could only babble nonsensical words due to the shock.

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Illustrative image only: Upon hearing the shocking news, I could only babble nonsensical words due to the shock.

Bread is a widely consumed food worldwide, as it is not only delicious but also filling.

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Illustrative image only: Bread is a widely consumed food worldwide, as it is not only delicious but also filling.

The human species is the only known species that can communicate using a complex language.

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Illustrative image only: The human species is the only known species that can communicate using a complex language.

The monk meditated in silence, seeking the inner peace that only contemplation could offer.

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Illustrative image only: The monk meditated in silence, seeking the inner peace that only contemplation could offer.

After the great fire that destroyed everything, only remnants of what was once my home remained.

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Illustrative image only: After the great fire that destroyed everything, only remnants of what was once my home remained.

I was able to perform horseback feats that I thought only the most skilled cowboys could achieve.

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Illustrative image only: I was able to perform horseback feats that I thought only the most skilled cowboys could achieve.

The night is the perfect time to let our minds soar freely and explore the worlds we can only dream of.

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Illustrative image only: The night is the perfect time to let our minds soar freely and explore the worlds we can only dream of.

The fashion show was an exclusive event attended only by the richest and most famous people in the city.

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Illustrative image only: The fashion show was an exclusive event attended only by the richest and most famous people in the city.

The moon is the only natural satellite of Earth and is responsible for stabilizing its axis of rotation.

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Illustrative image only: The moon is the only natural satellite of Earth and is responsible for stabilizing its axis of rotation.

He walked through the forest, aimlessly. The only trace of life he found were footprints of some animal.

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Illustrative image only: He walked through the forest, aimlessly. The only trace of life he found were footprints of some animal.

It is ridiculous and irrational to think that we are the only intelligent beings in such a vast universe.

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Illustrative image only: It is ridiculous and irrational to think that we are the only intelligent beings in such a vast universe.

With the strength of a lion, the warrior faced his enemy, knowing that only one of them would emerge alive.

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Illustrative image only: With the strength of a lion, the warrior faced his enemy, knowing that only one of them would emerge alive.

If we drive at high speed, we can not only harm our health by crashing, but we can also affect other people.

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Illustrative image only: If we drive at high speed, we can not only harm our health by crashing, but we can also affect other people.

The marine biologist studied a species of shark so rare that it had only been seen on a few occasions worldwide.

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Illustrative image only: The marine biologist studied a species of shark so rare that it had only been seen on a few occasions worldwide.

The universe is composed mostly of dark energy, a form of energy that interacts with matter only through gravity.

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Illustrative image only: The universe is composed mostly of dark energy, a form of energy that interacts with matter only through gravity.

The desert stretched infinitely before them, and only the wind and the footsteps of the camels broke the silence.

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Illustrative image only: The desert stretched infinitely before them, and only the wind and the footsteps of the camels broke the silence.

The old hermit prayed for the souls of sinners. In recent years, he had been the only one who approached the hermitage.

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Illustrative image only: The old hermit prayed for the souls of sinners. In recent years, he had been the only one who approached the hermitage.

The phoenix was a mythical bird that was reborn from its own ashes. It was the only one of its kind and lived in the flames.

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Illustrative image only: The phoenix was a mythical bird that was reborn from its own ashes. It was the only one of its kind and lived in the flames.

Halley's comet is one of the most well-known comets because it is the only one that can be seen with the naked eye every 76 years.

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Illustrative image only: Halley's comet is one of the most well-known comets because it is the only one that can be seen with the naked eye every 76 years.

The animal had the snake coiled around its body. It couldn't move, it couldn't scream, it could only wait for the snake to eat it.

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Illustrative image only: The animal had the snake coiled around its body. It couldn't move, it couldn't scream, it could only wait for the snake to eat it.

The firefighter ran towards the burning house. He couldn't believe there were still reckless people inside trying to save only objects.

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Illustrative image only: The firefighter ran towards the burning house. He couldn't believe there were still reckless people inside trying to save only objects.

The carrot was the only vegetable he had not been able to grow until now. He tried again this autumn, and this time, the carrots grew perfectly.

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Illustrative image only: The carrot was the only vegetable he had not been able to grow until now. He tried again this autumn, and this time, the carrots grew perfectly.

The river has no direction, you don't know where it will take you, you only know that it is a river and that it is saddened because there is no peace.

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Illustrative image only: The river has no direction, you don't know where it will take you, you only know that it is a river and that it is saddened because there is no peace.

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