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

The weather is balmy but not too hot, almost solely residents remain on the islands, and hotels and touristy restaurants are still closed before the official start of the high season. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

Often in the past intelligence has been equated to technology, but to solely rely on technology as a measure of intelligence misunderstands what intelligence is. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 July 2026

Based solely on enrollment below 70%, district officials will have plenty of schools to choose from — 85 of the district’s 210 traditional schools meet that threshold. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026

That disconnect alone shows that MAHA is not synonymous with a solely anti-vaccine constituency. — Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026