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SOLELY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SOLELY?

Need another word that means the same as “solely”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “solely” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Solely” are: alone, entirely, exclusively, only, simply, just, merely, uniquely, completely, absolutely, totally, wholly, no more than

Solely as an Adverb

Definitions of "Solely" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “solely” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

  • Not involving anyone or anything else; only.
  • Without any others being included or involved.

Synonyms of "Solely" as an adverb (13 Words)

absolutelyNone whatsoever.
He absolutely adores that car.
aloneWithout any others being included or involved.
The pillar stood alone supporting nothing.
completelyTotally; utterly.
The fire completely destroyed the building.
entirelySolely.
We have an entirely different outlook.
exclusivelyTo the exclusion of others; only.
He works for Mr Smith exclusively.
justExpressing agreement.
I ve just seen the local paper.
merelyJust; only.
Gary a silent boy merely nodded.
no more thanUsed to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc or especially to emphasize a negative statement.
onlyNo more than (implying that more was expected); merely.
She turned into the car park only to find her way blocked.
simply(used for emphasis) absolutely.
Quite simply some things have to be taught.
totallyCompletely; absolutely.
The building was totally destroyed by the fire.
uniquelyIn a way that belongs or is connected to only one particular person or thing.
A way of life that was uniquely British.
whollyTo a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly.
The distinction is not wholly clear.

Usage Examples of "Solely" as an adverb

  • People are appointed solely on the basis of merit.
  • He is solely responsible for any debts the company may incur.
  • Did it solely for money.

Associations of "Solely" (30 Words)

absolutelyNone whatsoever.
Dad was absolutely furious.
allTo a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly.
My ankle s gone all wobbly.
aloneHaving no help or participation from others.
He is alone in the field of microbiology.
altogetherTo a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
An altogether new approach.
collectivelyIn conjunction with; combined.
The vast range of resources that the American people collectively own.
completelyTo a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
Was completely at fault.
devotedDedicated exclusively to a purpose or use.
A life devoted to poetry.
entirelyTo a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
Eight coaches entirely for passenger transport.
exclusivelyTo the exclusion of others; only.
He works for Mr Smith exclusively.
forlorn(of an aim or endeavour) unlikely to succeed or be fulfilled.
A forlorn cause.
genericCharacteristic of or relating to a class or group of things; not specific.
Is there a generic Asian mind.
indivisibleUnable to be divided or separated.
One nation indivisible.
loneCharacterized by or preferring solitude.
Houses in lone rural settings.
onenessThe fact or state of being one in number.
Holding to the oneness of God the Father as the only God.
onlyBeing the only one single and isolated from others.
It s simply the only place to be seen these days.
outrightDirectly or openly.
They decided to buy the company outright.
perfectlyIn a manner or way that could not be better.
A perfectly idiotic idea.
secludedProviding privacy or seclusion.
The gardens are quiet and secluded.
solePut a new sole on.
A big blister on each heel and sole.
solitary(of a flower or other part) borne singly.
A solitary retreat.
thoroughlyCompletely and absolutely good is sometimes used informally for thoroughly.
She was soon thoroughly bored.
totallyUsed to express agreement.
The building was totally destroyed by the fire.
uniquelyIn a very special or unusual way.
Uniquely the United Kingdom is on target to fulfil the promise to double its aid to developing nations.
unityEach of the three dramatic principles requiring limitation of the supposed time of a drama to that occupied in acting it or to a single day unity of time use of one scene throughout unity of place and concentration on the development of a single plot unity of action.
Ways of preserving family unity.
unrewardingNot rewarding; not providing personal satisfaction.
It was dull unrewarding work.
unsharedNot shared with or by another or others.
Most of those placed in hostels would prefer unshared independent accommodation.
unsuitedNot easy to combine harmoniously.
He was totally unsuited for the job.
utterlyCompletely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers.
Utterly miserable.
wholeTo a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly.
A whole week.
whollyTo a complete degree or to the full or entire extent whole is often used informally for wholly.
She found herself given over wholly to sensation.
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