Cool MateMeaning of Purely
only; completely
In simple words: Only, just, or completely.
Purely in a sentence
- I saw the letter purely by chance.
- The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis.
- She took the job **purely and simply** for the money.
- The fireplace in the bedroom is purely decorative.
How to use Purely
Use 'purely' in contexts that emphasize exclusivity or completeness. It's suitable for formal writing and speech, but can be used casually as well. Avoid using it in overly informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
purely + adverb/adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'pure' like a clean slate—'purely' means nothing else is involved.
Related words
Collocations with Purely
- purely by chance
- purely decorative
- purely theoretical
Synonyms for Purely
Opposites of Purely
- impure
- mixed
- composite
Common mistakes with Purely
- Mistakenly using 'purely' when 'just' or 'only' is more appropriate.
- Confusing 'purely' with 'really' or 'very'.
- Using 'purely' with nouns instead of adjectives.
Compare Purely with Solely, Only, Entirely, Completely, Merely
Purely appears in
Purely in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فقط، تمامًا
فقط، مجرد، أو بالكامل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শুধুমাত্র
শুধু, কেবল বা সম্পূর্ণভাবে।
- GermanDeutsch
Rein
Nur, bloß oder vollständig.
- SpanishEspañol
Puramente
Solo, simplemente o completamente.
- Persianفارسی
صرفاً، کاملاً، محض
فقط، صرفاً یا کاملاً.
- FrenchFrançais
Purement
Seulement, juste, ou complètement.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पूरी तरह से
सिर्फ, बस, या पूरी तरह से।
- ItalianItaliano
Puramente
Solo, semplicemente o completamente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Puramente
Só, apenas, ou completamente.
- RussianРусский
Чисто, исключительно
Только, просто или полностью.
- Urduاردو
صرفاً
صرف، بس، یا مکمل طور پر۔
- Chinese中文
纯粹地, 仅仅是
就是，只是，或者完全是。
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Frequently asked questions about Purely
What does Purely mean?
Only, just, or completely.
What is the definition of Purely?
only; completely
How do you use Purely in a sentence?
I saw the letter purely by chance.
Can you give another example of Purely?
The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis.
What are synonyms for Purely?
Common alternatives include solely, only, entirely, completely, merely.
What is the opposite of Purely?
Opposite meanings include impure, mixed, composite.
What words go with Purely?
It commonly pairs with purely by chance, purely decorative, purely theoretical.
What are common mistakes when using Purely?
Mistakenly using 'purely' when 'just' or 'only' is more appropriate. Confusing 'purely' with 'really' or 'very'. Using 'purely' with nouns instead of adjectives.
How do you pronounce Purely?
US: /["/ˈpjʊrli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpjʊəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Purely?
Use 'purely' in contexts that emphasize exclusivity or completeness. It's suitable for formal writing and speech, but can be used casually as well. Avoid using it in overly informal contexts.
What CEFR level is Purely?
"Purely" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.