Synonyms of sole

sole 1 of 2

adjective

ˈsōl 

1

as in exclusive

belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named

the landowner has sole rights to the property, so he can do whatever he wants to with it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exclusive
• personal
• single
• proprietary
• unshared
• private

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• joint
• public
• common
• mutual
• multiple
• cooperative
• communal
• nonexclusive
• pooled
• shared
• united
• conjoint

2

as in only

being the one or ones of a class with no other members

the eldest son became the family's sole support

Synonyms & Similar Words

• only
• lone
• one
• special
• unique
• single
• singular
• solitary
• alone
• distinctive
• sui generis
• distinct
• peerless
• incomparable
• matchless
• solo
• one-off
• inimitable
• unparalleled
• unrivaled
• unsurpassable
• unequaled
• separate
• unaccompanied
• unattended
• individual
• unsurpassed
• unmatched
• nonce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• multifarious
• myriad
• mixed
• manifold
• varied
• miscellaneous
• popular
• assorted
• prevalent
• heterogenous
• promiscuous
• prevailing
• perennial
• rampant
• recurrent
• patchwork
• motley
• divers
• repeated

sole

2 of 2

noun

as in toe

Related Words

• toe
• underside
• foot
• belly
• floor
• undersurface
• seat
• base
• bottom
• underpinning
• underbody
• ground
• underpart
• underbelly
• undercarriage

Dissimilar Words

• top
• face
• apex
• crown
• roof
• peak
• height
• pinnacle
• point
• crest
• summit
• meridian
• culmination
• head
• climax
• tip
• high-water mark
• acme
• cusp
• zenith
• tip-top

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sole

Adjective

Will Stewart be seduced into the path of corruption by using Sinestro’s emotionally tainted battery, or steel himself against ill influences and continue to blaze his own trail as Earth's sole protector for the time being? — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026

The property also became a sticking point in her divorce from Blackstock, who challenged her sole ownership. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Noun

Their flat sole, oval toe, and characteristic side stripes are instantly recognizable. — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026

Featuring a statement buckle detail, a lightweight lug sole, and a timeless lace-up structure, these boots are worth introducing to your fall wardrobe. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026