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adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of solely

1 for nothing other than
  • The promotion was based solely on merit.
Synonyms of solely

alone, exclusively, just, only, purely, simply
Words Related to solely

basically, by and large, chiefly, generally, largely, mainly, mostly, predominantly, primarily, principally, substantially
Near Antonyms of solely

additionally, also, besides, likewise
2 without aid or support
  • You undertook that project solely on your own, and you will finish it likewise.
Synonyms of solely

alone, independently, single-handed, single-handedly, singly, unaided, unassisted
Words Related to solely

individually, separately

solo
Phrases Synonymous with solely

by one's own bootstraps, on one's own, on one's own hook, on one's own initiative
Near Antonyms of solely

collectively, conjointly, cooperatively, hand in glove (or hand and glove), hand in hand, jointly, mutually, together

en masse

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  1. See words that rhyme with solely Dictionary: Definition of 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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