solely
solely
only and not for any other reason
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solely with Russian translation
solely usage examples
Он пришёл исключительно, чтобы помочь нам.
He came solely to help us.
Это правило существует исключительно ради безопасности.
The rule exists solely for safety.
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solely belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
solely synonyms
What's the difference between solely / only / exclusively / merely / purely
exactly and only, with no other reason or purpose
The decision was made solely for safety reasons.
the most general and common word for limiting something to one thing
She stayed only because it was raining.
used when something is limited to one person, group, purpose, or thing
This offer is exclusively for members.
meaning 'only', often suggesting something is small, unimportant, or not enough
It was merely a misunderstanding.
used to stress that something is completely about one thing and nothing else
We made the choice purely for practical reasons.
completely, with the whole amount or in full; sometimes stronger than 'solely' in completeness rather than reason
I am entirely responsible for the mistake.
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How to pronounce solely and what this word means
solely means solely. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce solely
/ˈsəʊlli/
solely translation
solely
solely examples
He came solely to help us.
solely transcription
/ˈsəʊlli/, /ˈsoʊlli/
Questions about this word
solely meaning: what does it mean?
only and not for any other reason
solely pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
solely is pronounced as /ˈsəʊlli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
solely definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He came solely to help us. Translation: Он пришёл исключительно, чтобы помочь нам.
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