Cool MateMeaning of Solely
only; not involving somebody/something else
In simple words: Only; nothing else.
Solely in a sentence
- She was motivated solely by self-interest.
- Selection is based solely on merit.
- He became solely responsible for the firm.
How to use Solely
Use 'solely' in formal or written contexts to emphasize exclusivity. Avoid in casual spoken language.
Grammar pattern
solely + verb / adjective
Memory hint
Sounds like 'soul-ly' — think of one soul being alone.
Related words
Collocations with Solely
- solely responsible
- solely focused
- solely for the purpose
Synonyms for Solely
- only
- exclusively
- merely
- just
- singularly
Opposites of Solely
- jointly
- together
- collectively
Common mistakes with Solely
- Using 'solely' when 'only' is more appropriate.
- Confusing 'solely' with 'solidly'.
- Placing 'solely' at the beginning of a sentence incorrectly.
Solely appears in
Solely in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فقط
فقط؛ لا شيء آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শুধুমাত্র
শুধু; আর কিছু না।
- GermanDeutsch
ausschließlich
Nur; nichts anderes.
- SpanishEspañol
Exclusivamente
Solo; nada más.
- Persianفارسی
صرفاً
فقط؛ چیز دیگری نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Uniquement
Seulement ; rien d'autre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
केवल
सिर्फ; और कुछ नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Solamente
Solo; nient'altro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Apenas
Só; mais nada.
- RussianРусский
Исключительно
Только; больше ничего.
- Urduاردو
صرفاً
صرف؛ اور کچھ نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
Solely
就是这个，没有别的了。
More words like Solely
- Exclusively
- Merely
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Solely
What does Solely mean?
Only; nothing else.
What is the definition of Solely?
only; not involving somebody/something else
How do you use Solely in a sentence?
She was motivated solely by self-interest.
Can you give another example of Solely?
Selection is based solely on merit.
What are synonyms for Solely?
Common alternatives include only, exclusively, merely, just, singularly.
What is the opposite of Solely?
Opposite meanings include jointly, together, collectively.
What words go with Solely?
It commonly pairs with solely responsible, solely focused, solely for the purpose.
What are common mistakes when using Solely?
Using 'solely' when 'only' is more appropriate. Confusing 'solely' with 'solidly'. Placing 'solely' at the beginning of a sentence incorrectly.
How do you pronounce Solely?
US: /["/ˈsəʊlli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsəʊlli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Solely?
Use 'solely' in formal or written contexts to emphasize exclusivity. Avoid in casual spoken language.
What CEFR level is Solely?
"Solely" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.