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

But the problem is not solely one of circumstance; it is also shaped by the economic structure of the field. — Gregory McDonald, STAT, 13 July 2026

The effects of the changes would not be felt solely in the scientific community but would have impacts on the day-to-day lives of Americans, the American Meteorological Society said in its own statement. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 13 July 2026

Rather than relying solely on smaller manufacturing nodes, Dongfang Suanxin aims to improve performance by redesigning how chips process and move data. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Officials are hopeful that voters will be more supportive of a measure that isn’t solely focused on funding emergency services. — Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026