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if only

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Conjunction

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ifonly

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically:seeif,‎only.
    It made me feel better,if only for a moment.
    It won't be much funif only guys turn up to the party.
  2. (idiomatic) Iwish that;signifies awish ordesire for the present or the future;would that; would (both chiefly archaic).
    If only I could win the lottery.
    My gambling ex could come to his senses,if only.
  3. (idiomatic) Iwish that;signifies aregret about an action in the past;would that; would (both chiefly archaic).
    If only I had ​listened to my parents.
    We didn't have that luxury.If only!
  4. (idiomatic)Even if for no otherreason than; onlyjust.
    I was pretty sure what I wanted, but I still tried on anotherif only to make sure.
  5. (idiomatic)Signifies a hypothetical or wishful precondition, or one which would be simple but is nonetheless unlikely, for a hypothetical, counterfactual, or future outcome.
    He could be a great studentif only he got [or:if heonly got] a little non-judgmental encouragement.
    If you'donly quit interrupting me, I'll tell you!

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Translations

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signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future
signifies a regret about an action in the past
even if for no other reason than
signifies a hypothetical or wishful precondition
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References

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  • if only”, inOneLook Dictionary Search.

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