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I have only vs I only have

Both "I have only" and "I only have" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I have only" is used to emphasize the limitation or scarcity of something, while "I only have" is used to emphasize the possession of something.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 7948 views

I have only

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize the limitation or scarcity of something.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker possesses a small amount or number of something. It emphasizes the scarcity or limitation of what is being referred to.

Examples:

I have only three dollars left in my wallet.
She has only one cookie left in the jar.
We have only two tickets for the concert.
He has only a few friends in this city.
They have only one chance to win the game.

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I have only done what is necessary to protect this kingdom.
And I have only you to share it with.
But where love is concerned, I have only him.
I have only ever embraced that oldest and noblest of pirate traditions.
I have only two teleportation spells prepared.
I have only done what I needed to do to survive.
I have only deep respect for your father and his family.
I have only my intellect, which I am reluctant to relinquish.
I have only the best intentions for Bruce Wayne.
I have only stopped believing in men... not in this.
I have only two days to depose you.
I have only the courage for a perfect life.
I have only access to what she's thinking now.
Now I have only the book to remember them by.
I have only three comments, since much has been said here already in the debate.
I have only two brief supplementary questions.
I have only a few comments to make on this.
I have good job and I have only three percent body fat.
I wanted to stop the bloodshed, but I have only added to it.
I have only this statement to make,

Alternatives:

I only have
I have just
I possess only
I am left with only
I am limited to having only

I only have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize the possession of something.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker possesses something and emphasizes the act of possession. It highlights what the speaker has.

Examples:

I only have one sister.
She only has a few minutes to finish the task.
We only have two options to choose from.
He only has a small apartment in the city.
They only have one car for the whole family.

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I only have a home office.
I only have two out of five digits.
Nancy, I only have two sandwiches.
I only have the local papers here...
So now I only have these three.
I only have half a can of spray tan left.
Deal, except I only have $3,000.
I only have a first name... Joseph.
I only have a meeting with a Supreme Court Judge.
I only have $300 million.
Sadly, I only have the statement of those present here.
But I only have two hands, dad.
- I only have a subway token.
Thank you. I only have two days to prepare.
I only have needles that let in draft.
I only have the car registration.
I only have two more questions.
Sorry, I only have $23.
I only have two real talents, Jordan.
Sorry, I only have an hour before my next meeting.

Alternatives:

I have only
I have just
I possess only
I am left with only
I am limited to having only

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