only thing

language: en

definitions

  1. The single most important or relevant factor, item, or consideration in a particular situation.
    en: The single most important or relevant factor, item, or consideration in a particular situation.
  2. A discourse marker used to introduce a minor objection, drawback, or reservation regarding a previously stated positive point.
    en: A discourse marker used to introduce a minor objection, drawback, or reservation regarding a previously stated positive point.
  3. The single available choice or course of action left after other options have been exhausted or rejected.
    en: The single available choice or course of action left after other options have been exhausted or rejected.
  4. Refers to one specific object, person, or concept as completely distinct from all others within a defined context.
    en: Refers to one specific object, person, or concept as completely distinct from all others within a defined context.

examples

  1. Health is the only thing that truly matters in life.

    Health is the only thing that truly matters in life.

  2. The hotel was beautiful, but the only thing was the high price.

    The hotel was beautiful, but the only thing was the high price.

  3. Fixing the leak is the only thing we can do right now.

    Fixing the leak is the only thing we can do right now.

  4. Out of all the projects, this one is the only thing that meets our strict requirements.

    Out of all the projects, this one is the only thing that meets our strict requirements.