Only
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Emphasizing Limitation
Used to highlight a restriction in quantity, scope, or ability. I only have five minutes to talk.
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Correct Placement
Placement before the verb or object it modifies affects the meaning. She cooked only dessert versus She only cooked dessert.
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Scope of Negation
Clarifies the extent of negation when combined with 'not'. Not only did he refuse the offer, but he also criticized it.