Solely
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsəʊl.li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Solely is an adverb meaning Alone; exclusively.
Meaning
Alone; exclusively.
Example Sentences
The new chef was solely responsible for attending the grill.
This week, officials closed all evacuation centers but two on Staten Island. Now they plan to rely solely on hotels, even as they brace for a new wave of people displaced from storm-damaged housing where they are facing winter without heat or hot water.
Synonyms for solely
Depending on context, synonyms include entirely, wholly, alone, exclusively, expressly, merely.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include only, alone, exclusively, entirely, single-handedly, single.
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