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
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
Mutual synonyms
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