
meaning - "If" vs "Only if" vs "If and only if" - English Language ...
Apr 13, 2017 · Yes, the person would yell once you fell, but only if you fell. "If" and "Only if" used in the same way means the same thing, except that "only if" is more forceful, more compelling. …
What is the difference between 'only if' and 'but only if'?
Aug 31, 2016 · The wording implies that only B matters, not C, D, E, ... "I will help you prepare for the meeting only if you finish your report": This implies that finishing the report is a necessary …
"Only to" vs "Just to" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Apr 18, 2019 · In the following sentence I have to write one word: One annoying example of this is when you walk into a room, _____ to realise you have forgotten what your reason for going …
word choice - Difference between 'just' and 'only' - English …
1 There is no difference between "just" and "only" in the context of this sentence. The problem with this sentence is that neither of the constructions "not just airports" or "not only airports" …
The difference between "only one" and "one and only one"
Jun 9, 2020 · However, "one and only one" adds emphasis to the fact that there is only one, and draws attention to it. For example, the student who is the only one who failed, might feel more …
As a (n) noun vs as only - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 20, 2015 · I wonder about the use of as a and as (only) in writing. Can you explain when it is correct to quantify the noun when presenting oneself? I will paste some examples for clarity. …
When should "only" come before a verb phrase? [duplicate]
Mar 27, 2020 · You should put only before a verb phrase when either (a) the verb phrase is the focussed constituent of only, or (b) when the verb phrase contains another constituent that is …
What is the meaning of "if only as"? [closed]
Jun 21, 2011 · I can only intuitively grasp the meaning and usage of "if only as". It seems related to "if only" at this other question: What does "if only" mean? However I don't feel they're quite …
"only then can you do" vs "only then you can do" [duplicate]
Only then can you do is the common construction, as you are taking the words out of their common SVO and putting them in a somewhat set-by-tradition manner in this example.
How did "but" mean "only"? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Jul 25, 2015 · In sense: Only. An elliptic development of the conjunction: see C. 6. a. By the omission of the negative accompanying the preceding verb (see C. 4a), but passes into the …