Dictionary Entry
solely
Part of SpeechadverbPronunciation/ˈsəʊl.li/Word FrequencyCommon (5.26)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Alone; exclusively.
In a Sentence
“The new chef was solely responsible for attending the grill.”
Published Usage Examples
“She used the term solely as a means of paying respect.”
“The Guinness Book of Records based the title solely on results from Google, so there is bound to be a debate as to how real it is, but hey, never let the truth get in the way of a good story.”
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Origin
From Old English 'sol' meaning 'alone'.
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “solely”
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