solely — Only; exclusively; without others involved or included. Used to emphasize that something applies to one person, thing, or situation and nothing else.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: Only; exclusively; without others involved or included. Used to emphasize that something applies to one person, thing, or situation and nothing else.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊlli/
Korean meaning: 오직, 단지, 전적으로
Korean pronunciation: 솔리 (강세: 솔)
Example Sentences
- My cat's motivation is solely based on the possibility of getting treats.
- The success of the project depends solely on teamwork.
- He bought the expensive coffee machine solely to impress his neighbors.
solely
ADVERB//ˈsoʊlli//
Only; exclusively; without others involved or included. Used to emphasize that something applies to one person, thing, or situation and nothing else.
Only; exclusively; without others involved or included. Used to emphasize that something applies to one person, thing, or situation and nothing else.
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Solely focused, moving slowly, in holy meditation
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Origin
From Latin 'solus' meaning 'alone' or 'single,' which passed through Old French 'sole' in the 14th century before entering English with the adverb suffix '-ly'.
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“My cat's motivation is solely based on the possibility of getting treats.”
“The success of the project depends solely on teamwork.”
“He bought the expensive coffee machine solely to impress his neighbors.”
“The research was funded solely by private donations.”
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