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
• conjointly
• hand in hand
• hand in glove
• hand and glove
• en masse

Examples of solely in a Sentence

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The Nordstrom-exclusive kit that’s currently on sale is solely focused on enhancing the eye area with two products: The Eye Cream and The Eye Patches. —Brittany Loggins, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024

All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium. —Todd Gordon, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024

But focusing solely on this logical error (which may or may not be influential among MAGA proponents) is not a sufficient rebuttal to the real issues with the US trade deficit. —James Broughel, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024

While there are no vision conditions that are solely unique to women, there are several eye diseases and conditions that affect women disproportionately compared to men. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Sep. 2024