Meaning : Exclusive of anyone or anything else.
Example :
She alone believed him.
Cannot live by bread alone.
I'll have this car and this car only.
Synonyms : alone
Meaning : Without any others being included or involved.
Example :
Was entirely to blame.
A school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children.
He works for Mr. Smith exclusively.
Did it solely for money.
The burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone.
A privilege granted only to him.
Synonyms : alone, entirely, exclusively, solely
Meaning : With nevertheless the final result.
Example :
He arrived only to find his wife dead.
We won only to lose again in the next round.
Meaning : In the final outcome.
Example :
These news will only make you more upset.
Meaning : Except that.
Example :
It was the same story; only this time she came out better.
Meaning : As recently as.
Example :
I spoke to him only an hour ago.