As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be alone or the only one of of its kind. English = (be) unique. 2. To be no others of its kind involved or relevant. English = (be) only. As Modifier: 1. Used immediately next to a verb or adjective to mean in a way that belongs or is connected to only one particular person or thing, is the case in a very special or unusual way. English = uniquely. 2. Used immediately next to a verb or adjective to mean in a way that belongs or is connected to only one particular person or thing, is the case in a very special or unusual way. English = uniquely. 3. Used immediately next to a verb to mean that the action is small and unimportant. English = just, merely.