Solely Meaning in English
word
/ˈsoʊəɫi/
SOH-lee
/sˈəʊlli/
SOHL-lee
Definition
Only; not involving anyone or anything else. It is used to emphasize that something is limited to one person, thing, or purpose.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral. Usually comes before the verb or the part it emphasizes ('solely responsible', 'solely for you'). Often used to highlight exclusivity. Not used for physical 'alone' (use 'alone' instead).
Spanish: únicamente - solamente - exclusivamentePortuguese (BR): somente - exclusivamente - unicamentePortuguese (PT): apenas - exclusivamente - unicamenteChinese (Simplified): 仅仅 - 只Chinese (Traditional): 僅僅 - 只Hindi: केवल - मात्रArabic: فقط - حصريًاBengali: শুধুমাত্র - একমাত্রRussian: исключительно - толькоJapanese: もっぱら - ただVietnamese: chỉ - duy nhấtKorean: 오로지 - 단지Turkish: yalnızca - sadeceUrdu: صرف - محضIndonesian: hanya - semata-mata
Example Sentences
This prize is solely for students.
basic
He is solely responsible for the mistake.
basic
The room is used solely for meetings.
basic
My decision was based solely on the facts.
natural
They hired her solely because of her experience.
natural
Don't judge someone solely by their appearance.
natural