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solely
adverb sole·ly \ˈsō(l)-lē\
: without anything or anyone else involved
: only or just
Full Definition of SOLELY
1
: without another : singly <went solely on her way>
2
: to the exclusion of all else <done solely for money>
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First Known Use of SOLELY
15th century
SOLELY Defined for Kids
solely
adverb sole·ly \ˈsōl-lē\
Definition of SOLELY for Kids
1
: without another involved : alone <The decision is solely yours.>
2
: 2only 2 <Sort the blocks solely by color.>
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