Solely

/ˈsoʊl.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Without anyone or anything else; only.

She was solely responsible for the project's success.

For one purpose only; exclusively.

The funds were allocated solely for educational purposes.

To the exclusion of all others.

He focuses solely on his work and rarely takes breaks.

Without any additional factors.

The decision was made solely based on the available data.

From Old French 'sol', from Latin 'solus' meaning 'alone'.

solely responsible

Being the only person responsible for something.

solely for the purpose

Exclusively aimed at achieving a specific goal.

sole

Referring to one and only; not shared.

solitary

Existing or living alone; without companions.

Just me.

I was solely in charge of the event.

All on my own.

I solely made these decorations.