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adverb sole·ly \ˈsō(l)-lē\

Definition of solely

  1. 1 :  without another :  singly went solely on her way

  2. 2 :  to the exclusion of all else done solely for money

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Examples of solely in a Sentence

  1. His rank was based solely on merit.

  2. You will be held solely responsible for any damage.

  3. She did not write solely for money.

First Known Use of solely

15th century

solely Synonyms

Synonyms
alone, exclusively, just, only, purely, simply
Related Words
basically, by and large, chiefly, generally, largely, mainly, mostly, predominantly, primarily, principally, substantially
Near Antonyms
additionally, also, besides, likewise

SOLELY Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of solely for English Language Learners

  • : without anything or anyone else involved

  • : only or just

SOLELY Defined for Kids

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adverb sole·ly \ˈsōl-lē\

Definition of solely for Students

  1. 1 :  without another involved :  alone The decision is solely yours.

  2. 2 :  2only 2 Sort the blocks solely by color.

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  1. See words that rhyme with solely Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for solely Spanish Central: Translation of solely Nglish: Translation of solely for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of solely for Arabic speakers

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