One
One adjective - Being the one or ones of a class with no other members.
Usage example: that's the one author I would stand in line for hours to get an autograph from
Only
Only adjective - Being the one or ones of a class with no other members.
Usage example: we were the only passengers on the tour bus
Mutual synonyms
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Only or One. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/one/only.
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