What's the difference between myself and only?

Myself


Definition:

  • (pron.) I or me in person; -- used for emphasis, my own self or person; as I myself will do it; I have done it myself; -- used also instead of me, as the object of the first person of a reflexive verb, without emphasis; as, I will defend myself.

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Only


Definition:

  • (a.) One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.
  • (a.) Alone in its class; by itself; not associated with others of the same class or kind; as, an only child.
  • (a.) Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief.
  • (a.) In one manner or degree; for one purpose alone; simply; merely; barely.
  • (a.) So and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly.
  • (a.) Singly; without more; as, only-begotten.
  • (a.) Above all others; particularly.
  • (conj.) Save or except (that); -- an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly introducing a single fact or consideration.

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