Synonyms of solely

solely

adverb

ˈsō(l)-lē 

1

as in only

for nothing other than

I fight solely for my country, not for money!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• only
• purely
• exclusively
• just
• simply
• alone
• primarily
• mainly
• mostly
• principally
• chiefly
• largely
• basically
• predominantly
• generally
• substantially
• by and large

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• also
• likewise
• besides
• additionally

2

as in independently

without aid or support

you undertook that project solely on your own, and you will finish it likewise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• independently
• alone
• separately
• individually
• singly
• single-handedly
• single-handed
• on one's own initiative
• unassisted
• on one's own
• unaided
• by one's own bootstraps
• on one's own hook
• solo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• jointly
• together
• collectively
• mutually
• cooperatively
• hand in hand
• conjointly
• hand in glove
• en masse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of solely

Davis argued that Slotkin described targeting junior personnel and young professionals to discourage them from serving, rather than solely to pursue justice for alleged misconduct. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026

These measurements will help establish how the aircraft might perform in real logistics operations, rather than relying solely on design projections. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026

Growing up in Wyoming’s rugged realities left no illusion that humans are solely in control. — Amelia Rose Barlow, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026

Explore See latest videos, charts and news The result is his first solo album in almost 40 years and the first that Taupin, best known as Elton John’s writing partner, has ever written solely by himself. — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026