Synonyms of sole

sole 1 of 2

adjective

ˈsōl 

1

as in exclusive

belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named

the landowner has sole rights to the property, so he can do whatever he wants to with it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exclusive
• personal
• single
• proprietary
• unshared
• private

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• joint
• public
• common
• mutual
• multiple
• cooperative
• communal
• nonexclusive
• pooled
• shared
• united
• conjoint

2

as in only

being the one or ones of a class with no other members

the eldest son became the family's sole support

Synonyms & Similar Words

• only
• lone
• one
• special
• unique
• single
• singular
• solitary
• alone
• distinctive
• sui generis
• distinct
• peerless
• incomparable
• matchless
• solo
• one-off
• inimitable
• unparalleled
• unrivaled
• unsurpassable
• unequaled
• separate
• unaccompanied
• unattended
• individual
• unsurpassed
• unmatched
• nonce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• multifarious
• myriad
• mixed
• manifold
• varied
• miscellaneous
• popular
• assorted
• prevalent
• heterogenous
• promiscuous
• prevailing
• perennial
• rampant
• recurrent
• patchwork
• motley
• divers
• repeated

sole

2 of 2

noun

as in toe

Related Words

• toe
• underside
• foot
• belly
• floor
• undersurface
• seat
• base
• bottom
• underpinning
• underbody
• ground
• underpart
• underbelly
• undercarriage

Dissimilar Words

• top
• face
• apex
• crown
• roof
• peak
• height
• pinnacle
• point
• crest
• summit
• meridian
• culmination
• head
• climax
• tip
• high-water mark
• acme
• cusp
• zenith
• tip-top

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sole

Adjective

This week, those plans come to fruition as James Cohan Gallery takes on a new identity as Norr Cohan, with gallery partner David Norr assuming sole ownership and leadership. — Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

But Commissioner Raquel Regalado — who strongly opposed the measure and was the sole dissenting vote — said environmental concerns should be addressed directly rather than through a broad anchoring restriction. — Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Noun

These shoes usually have LED lights fitted around the whole sole of the shoe, but some shoes only light up in the toe or heel area. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

The slip-on sandal features cutout detailing to add elegance to any outfit, plus a durable sole for traction and stability. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026