Collocations with "only"

39 collocations found

only reasonable

Used to emphasize that something is the most sensible or fair thing to do.

reasonable6.7
only discern

Used to emphasize the minimal extent to which something can be discerned.

discern6.3
only hint

to only suggest, not state directly

hint6.2
only prove

serves only to demonstrate a particular point, often with a sense of limitation

prove6.2
only reservation

Emphasizes that there is just one point of doubt or concern.

reservation6.2
only grunt

To do nothing more than grunt, often as a minimal response.

grunt5.3
only serve

To have only one simple function or purpose.

serve5.0
only skim

to read or consider something quickly, without studying it in detail

skim5.0
conjecture4.7