Definitions for Solely
ˈsoʊl lisole·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. entirely, exclusively, solely, alone, onlyadverb

   without any others being included or involved

   "was entirely to blame"; "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children"; "he works for Mr. Smith exclusively"; "did it solely for money"; "the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone"; "a privilege granted only to him"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.8 / 4 votes

1. solelyadverb

   Alone; exclusively.

   The new chef was solely responsible for attending the grill.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Solelyadverb

   Singly; only.

   Etymology: from sole.

   You knew my father well, and in him me,
   Left solely heir to all his lands. William Shakespeare, Taming of the Shrew.

   This night’s great business
   Shall to all our nights and days to come
   Give solely sovereign sway and masterdom. William Shakespeare.

   That the intemperate heat of the clime solely occasions this complexion, experience admits not. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

   This truth is pointed chiefly, if not solely, upon sinners of the first rate, who have cast off all regard for piety. Francis Atterbury.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. solely

   Solely is an adverb which means exclusively or entirely, indicating that something is done or exists without any other factors or individuals involved. It denotes that an action or characteristic belongs to one person or thing alone, without any influence or contribution from others.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Solelyadverb

   singly; alone; only; without another; as, to rest a cause solely one argument; to rely solelyn one's own strength

British National Corpus

1. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Solely' in Adverbs Frequency: #328

How to pronounce Solely?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Solely in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Solely in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Solely in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Solely in a Sentence

1. Jason Low at researcher Canalys:

   Xiaomi certainly has to adjust its strategy, you can't reach a certain target audience, such as people in the countryside, solely via online channels.

2. James Bullard:

   Inflation measures have declined substantially since the end of last year and are presently running some 40 to 50 basis points below the FOMC's 2% inflation target, the forces that are keeping inflation below target seem unlikely to be solely transitory...Lowering the target range for the federal funds rate at this time would provide insurance against further declines.

3. Voltaire:

   I advise you to go on living solely to enrage those who are paying your annuities. It is the only pleasure I have left.

4. Godsteven Maro:

   To attribute the trend solely to the change in minimum temperature carries some subjectivity.

5. A. J. Ayer:

   No moral system can rest solely on authority.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Solely
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Solely
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Solely
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Solely