Solely: meaning, definitions and examples

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solely

[ ˈsoʊli ]

^{Context #1}

used to emphasize that there is only one thing involved

exclusively or only; without any others being included or involved

Synonyms

entirely, exclusively, only, purely

Examples of usage

She was solely responsible for the accident.
The decision was based solely on financial considerations.
The company is solely focused on innovation and growth.

^{Context #2}

used to emphasize that something is the only one of its kind

belonging or restricted to one person or group of people

Synonyms

exclusive, only, unique

Examples of usage

He is the sole owner of the company.
The sole survivor of the crash was rescued by a passing ship.

Translations

Translations of the word "solely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exclusivamente

🇮🇳 केवल

🇩🇪 ausschließlich

🇮🇩 hanya

🇺🇦 виключно

🇵🇱 wyłącznie

🇯🇵 単に

🇫🇷 seulement

🇪🇸 solamente

🇹🇷 sadece

🇰🇷 오직

🇸🇦 فقط

🇨🇿 pouze

🇸🇰 výlučne

🇨🇳 仅仅

🇸🇮 izključno

🇮🇸 eingöngu

🇰🇿 тек

🇬🇪 მხოლოდ

🇦🇿 yalnız

🇲🇽 solamente

Word origin

The word 'solely' originated from the Middle English word 'sole', meaning 'single'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Over time, 'solely' has evolved to convey the idea of exclusivity and singularity, emphasizing the unique or exclusive nature of something.