Synonyms:
entirely, exclusively, solely, alone, only
Meaning: 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"
Usage examples
But she was not solely dependent on it.
It rests solely, wholly, and entirely with you.'
I speak of it now solely with a view to equality among the States.
He would think himself in bad repute if he employed his life solely in living.
In detaining my young charge thus long with myself in the country, I consulted not solely my own inclination.
On the other hand, the existence of substance follows also solely from its nature, inasmuch as its nature involves existence.
Its authority consists solely of certain powers delegated to it, as a common agent, by an association of sovereign and independent States.
Then read it aloud, concentrating solely on the thought that you are expressing--do not trouble about the sentence or thought that is coming.
"No home can ever seem to me like The Pines, papa, but I appreciate your kindness, and I want you to know that I am taking this step solely for your happiness."
There it was examined by the colonists, who found that it was a fragment of Ayrton's waistcoat, a piece of that felt, manufactured solely by the Granite House factory.