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I only can vs I can only

Both "I only can" and "I can only" are correct, but they have different meanings and usage. "I only can" implies that the speaker can do something exclusively, while "I can only" suggests a limitation or restriction in what the speaker can do.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 3284 views

I only can

This phrase is correct and can be used to express that the speaker can do something exclusively.

This phrase is used to emphasize that the speaker has the ability to do something exclusively or solely. It implies a sense of uniqueness or exclusivity in the speaker's capability.

Examples:

I only can speak English fluently.
She only can solve that complex math problem.
They only can access the restricted area.

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I only can cure my family with my love.
I only can see everything that comes out and see what you've rated it recently.
But now, I only can love Him...
I only hope I can complete the task quickly enough.
I only hope I CAN help your sister.
I only wish I can tread capably in the path he's already set for us.
Yes, well... I only pray I can live up to Père Michel's example.
I only hope I can last the day out.
I only hope I can be like that when I'm old.
I only hope I can be half the man you are, my friend.
I can only - I can only leave him for you.
I only hope we can get her back.
I only hope Arthur can think of something.
I only hope he can keep it.
Before I only shot at cans.
I only hope I can do justice to the memory of the old.
I think I can only say congratulations to everybody.
I repeat - I can only go ahead with this vote if everyone agrees.
I think I can only cause you pain.
Master, I can only pay $2...

Alternatives:

I can only
I can do it exclusively
I am the only one who can
I alone can

I can only

This phrase is correct and is commonly used to indicate a limitation or restriction in what the speaker can do.

This phrase is used to express a restriction or limitation in the speaker's ability to do something. It implies that the speaker's capability is constrained or restricted in some way.

Examples:

I can only stay for an hour.
She can only eat gluten-free food.
They can only afford to buy one ticket.

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I can only surmise molecular trans-placement.
I can only apologize sir, but it's...
I can only confirm what Mr White said.
Mr Musumeci, I can only repeat the context I have just outlined.
- I can only deal with one thing at a time.
I can only apologize for my colleague's bizarre behavior.
I can only Book an account number.
I can only ask that you be patient again.
I can only guess at your motives, My Lady.
I can only be me when I'm racing here.
I can only do my best to protect the people like jimmy.
I can only work long term against the sniffs.
I can only guess how those guys must have felt.
I can only give to you by taking from someone else.
Now I can only conclude that she is conducting an affair.
I can only conclude you doubt my sincerity.
I can only surmise that it's some sort of Wraith experiment.
I can only tell you I was motivated by many factors.
I can only wish to help is genuine.
I can only report what Sgt. Jericho told me later.

Alternatives:

I only can
I am only able to
I have the ability to do only
My capability is limited to

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