solely

Word parts

sole + -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsəʊl.li/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsoʊl.li/

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Adverb

Positive solely

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. You use solely to say that somebody or something is the only one like that or that did it.

   It is not good for a country to rely solely on one energy source.

   You are solely responsible for this problem.

Synonyms

• individually
• exclusively
• completely

Related words

• sole