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solely

[ sohl-lee ]

adverb

  1. as the only one or ones:

    solely responsible.

  2. exclusively or only:

    plants found solely in the tropics.

  3. merely:

    She wanted solely to get out of the house for a while.



solely

/ ˈəʊɪ /

adverb

  1. only; completely; entirely
  2. without another or others; singly; alone
  3. for one thing only
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of solely1

First recorded in 1485–95; sole 1 + -ly
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Despite being a two-time champion and widely recognized as an “alpha,” first-year head coach Lynne Roberts says Plum’s leadership style is free of arrogance or ego, driven solely by her sheer competitiveness.

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Trump has a long history of suing people solely to inflict financial and psychological pain.

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We no longer live in a time when Variety and the Hollywood Reporter are read solely by those within the entertainment industry.

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Some of the product’s features, such as its safe browsing mode or a system that notifies users if their password has been compromised, rely on shared Google infrastructure not solely within Chrome’s purview, she said.

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"Though Trump ultimately did sign the bill that sent stimulus checks to Americans, he isn't solely responsible for them."

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