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单词 solely
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solely

adverb

sole·​ly ˈsō(l)-lē How to pronounce solely (audio)
1
: to the exclusion of all else
done solely for money
2
: without another : singly
went solely on her way

Synonyms

  • alone
  • exclusively
  • just
  • only
  • purely
  • simply
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Example Sentences

His rank was based solely on merit. You will be held solely responsible for any damage. She did not write solely for money.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

solely

adverb

sole·​ly ˈsōl-lē How to pronounce solely (audio)
1
: without another involved : alone
The decision is solely yours.
2
: only entry 2 sense 2
Sort the blocks solely by color.

solely

adverb

1
as in purely
for nothing other than I fight solely for my country, not for money!

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • purely
  • exclusively
  • only
  • simply
  • just
  • primarily
  • alone
  • mainly
  • mostly
  • principally
  • chiefly
  • largely
  • predominantly
  • basically
  • generally
  • substantially
  • by and large

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • also
  • besides
  • likewise
  • 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
  • unaided
  • on one's own initiative
  • single-handedly
  • unassisted
  • on one's own
  • by one's own bootstraps
  • on one's own hook
  • single-handed
  • solo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • jointly
  • together
  • collectively
  • conjointly
  • cooperatively
  • mutually
  • hand in hand
  • hand and glove
  • hand in glove
  • en masse
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