tantum — meaning in English

English meaning

• only adj Being the single one of its kind; sole.
• so much determiner Such a large quantity of something uncountable that it produces a particular result or reaction.

Senses

tantum is used for these senses in English:

• only Without others or anything further; exclusively.
• so much To a certain degree or extent

only — full definition

1. adj Being the single one of its kind; sole.
2. adv Exclusively, and nothing or no one else besides.
3. conj Used to introduce an exception or a disappointing twist to what was just said; but.

so much — full definition

1. determiner Such a large quantity of something uncountable that it produces a particular result or reaction.
2. adverb To a very great degree.
3. pronoun A limited amount, used to say that something has a boundary.

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