Only and Only when

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Only adverb - Never except when.

Usage example: call me only if your cold gets worse

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Only when is a synonym for only. In some cases you can use "Only when" instead an adverb "Only".

Only when adverb - Never except when.

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Only is a synonym for only when. You can use "Only" instead an adverb phrase "Only when".

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