Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

solely

adverb
/ˈsoʊl.li/
Definition
For one reason only; exclusively.
Examples
  • She was solely responsible for the project’s success.
  • He decided to travel solely for pleasure this year.
  • The decision was made solely based on the available data.
Meaning
The term ‘solely’ refers to doing something without anyone else involved or considering only one factor.
Synonyms
  • exclusively
  • only
  • uniquely