solely

1 of 1adverb

/ˈsoʊlli/

1

with no one or nothing else involved

C1

The decision was made solely to improve efficiency.
She took the job solely for financial reasons.
They focused solely on customer satisfaction during the redesign.
He donated the money solely out of gratitude.
The rule exists solely to prevent misuse of funds.

Synonyms:

only exclusively alone entirely

2

by oneself or alone

She traveled solely across the desert.
He walked solely through the quiet forest.
She sat solely at the back of the auditorium.
The witness entered the courtroom solely.
He stood solely on the platform, waiting for the train.

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