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solely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsoʊlli/ · UK /ˈsəʊlli/

solely means: Only, without including anyone or anything else.

adverb

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Only, without including anyone or anything else.

  • This room is solely for staff.
  • She was solely responsible for the mistake.
  • We cannot rely solely on donations.

Similar words: only, exclusively, entirely

Common phrases: solely responsible, based solely on, solely for something, solely because

Questions about solely

What does solely mean?

Only, without including anyone or anything else.

What is solely in other languages?

Türkçe: yalnızca · Español: solamente · Français: uniquement · Deutsch: ausschließlich · Italiano: soltanto · 日本語: もっぱら

How do you pronounce solely?

In American English /ˈsoʊlli/; in British English /ˈsəʊlli/.

How do you use solely in a sentence?

This room is solely for staff. She was solely responsible for the mistake.

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