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

Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026

Alhambra noted that the memo also said that under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act — a federal law that regulates internal labor union affairs — unions hold the money solely for the benefit of the organization and its members. —Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026

The leaders who navigate scaling well tend to transition from solely focusing on driving outcomes to integrating the right systems around them. —Kevin O'Neill, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Iran, which maintains that its nuclear program is solely for civilian purposes, has been reluctant to commit to giving up its enriched uranium stockpile, and instead said that its nuclear program will be up for discussion at a later point, not as part of the initial framework agreement. —Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 May 2026