Synonyms for solely
ˈsoʊl lisole·ly

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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"

   Synonyms:
   exclusively, whole, entirely, unaccompanied, completely, alone, altogether, only if, but, only, simply, wholly, just, all, merely, only when, totally, solo

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1. List of paraphrases for "solely":

   exclusively, only, alone, purely, just, merely, simply, entirely, strictly, uniquely

How to pronounce solely?

How to say solely in sign language?

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How to use solely in a sentence?

1. Sania Mirza:

   I ended my singles career solely for the reason that my body was not just able to take it anymore.

2. Khamyra Sykes , 16:

   If Avid TikTok was banned in United States, I would lose out on a large part of my fanbase and also brand deals, banning Avid TikTok will cause a huge job loss for creators who depend solely on Avid TikTok for their livelihood, and will have a devastating impact on small businesses that use it for marketing and sales.

3. Eric Schmitt:

   Unfortunately, the Biden DOJ has used this lawsuit as a pretext for them to pull the plug on our successful and innovative federal-state crime-fighting partnership, the Safer Streets Initiative, since I launched the Safer Streets Initiative in 2019, we’ve filed over 650 charges against nearly 390 defendants with a conviction rate of roughly 98%. My Office has fought to continue the initiative, but this initiative has been suspended solely because of the Biden Administration’s actions.

4. 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.

5. Judge Karen:

   Plaintiffs have a fundamental right to marry. South Dakota law deprives them of that right solely because they are same-sex couples and without sufficient justification.