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If only

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Conjunction
  1. 1
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see if, only.

    "It made me feel better, if only for a moment."

  2. 2
    I wish that; would (that) (archaic). Signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future. idiomatic

    "If only I could win the lottery."

  3. 3
    I wish that; would (that) (archaic). Signifies a regret about an action in the past. idiomatic

    "If only I had listened to my parents."

  4. 4
    Even if for no other reason than; only just. idiomatic

    "I was pretty sure what I wanted, but I still tried on another if only to make sure."

  5. 5
    Signifies a hypothetical or wishful precondition, or one which would be simple but is nonetheless unlikely, for a hypothetical, counterfactual, or future outcome. idiomatic

    "He could be a great student if only he got [or: if he only got] a little non-judgmental encouragement."

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