onely

Meanings

• adjective

  being the only one; solitary; alone

• adjective

  having no companions or equals; sole

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Rhymes

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often , given , heaven , leaven , seven

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Homophones

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1. only (en) : used to indicate that something is the single one or is the entire amount or quantity
   

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Variants

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only , only child , only fair , only have eyes for , only natural , only right , only succeed in , only too

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Forms

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onely (adjective)

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Etymology

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Old English 'onlēan', from 'on' meaning 'alone' + 'leán' meaning 'remain'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'onely' has three syllables.

2. The word 'onely' is related to the word 'alone', which has the same meaning but comes from Old English 'alon'.

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Related Concepts

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1. solitude: A state of being alone and uninterrupted, often used interchangeably with 'onely'

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Culture

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In literature, 'onely' has been used to convey a sense of sadness, loneliness, or isolation. For instance, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death', the word 'onely' is used to describe Prince Prospero, who is surrounded by his courtiers but still feels lonely and vulnerable.

How to Memorize "onely"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a single, solitary object or person to remember the meaning of 'onely'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'onely' with the feeling of being alone or solitary.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'On Lonely Nights, Everything Seems Only' to remember the meaning of 'onely'.

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