Strong’s definition
a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only
KJV gloss list in the source
also, in any wise, at least, but, certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless, notwithstanding, only, save, surely, of a surety, truly, verily, [phrase] wherefore, yet (but).
Source pronunciation notation: ak
Derivation recorded by Strong
akin to H403 (אָכֵן);
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