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Kenny1999 Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

About the use of only

My understanding about "only" is that it refers to one item.

However, is the following sentence correct?

Cook with low heat to save on your bill and reduce carbon release. The only time you should cook with high heat is when you want to bring your water to boil quickly or when you fry your food quickly to evaporate the excessive oil.

  

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kenny1999 My understanding about "only" is that it refers to one item. Not true. " kenny1999 However, is the following sentence correct?

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  • kenny1999 My understanding about "only" is that it refers to one item.
  • Not true.
  • " kenny1999 However, is the following sentence correct?
  • I see no problem.
  • If you made it "the only times", it would have to be "are when you", and it would seem like "or" should be "and".
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kenny1999My understanding about "only" is that it refers to one item.

Not true. "Jane and Sally were the only girls on the football team."

kenny1999However, is the following sentence correct?

I see no problem. If you made it "the only times", it would have to be "are when you", and it would seem like "or" should be

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kenny1999However, is the following sentence correct?

Yes. That pattern is common as mud. Don't overthink it. 'only' means 'just the thing (or things) I'm mentioning here, and no others'.

These were easy to find online:

The only time I see him is in the newspaper or on TV.
The only time I'm not reading is whe

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