solely

adverb
UK: /ˈsəʊl.li/
US: /ˈsoʊl.li/

  1. Only; not involving someone or something else.

    1. I did it solely because I wanted to help you.
    2. The company's success is solely due to the dedication of its employees during crisis.

  2. Without any others being included or involved.

    1. The responsibility lies solely with you.
    2. The decision to invest was based solely on projected financial returns and market analysis.

Synonyms

merely exclusively simply purely only

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "solely" in English means: Only; not involving someone or something else., Without any others being included or involved..

The phonetic transcription of "solely" is /ˈsəʊl.li/ in British English and /ˈsoʊl.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "solely": merely, exclusively, simply, purely, only.

Example usage of "solely": "I did it solely because I wanted to help you.". More examples on the page.