
Only
Emphasizing Limitation
Used to highlight a restriction in quantity, scope, or ability.

I only have five minutes to talk.
Correct Placement
Placement before the verb or object it modifies affects the meaning.

She cooked only dessert versus She only cooked dessert.
Scope of Negation
Clarifies the extent of negation when combined with 'not'.

Not only did he refuse the offer, but he also criticized it.
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