Only if and Only

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Only if adverb - Never except when.

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

Only adverb - Never except when.

Usage example: call me only if your cold gets worse

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

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