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Meaning of Solely
The primary meaning of the word "Solely" is to indicate that something is done or exists only to the exclusion of all else.
Definitions
- To the exclusion of all else; only
- * In a sole or exclusive manner; exclusively, uniquely, or individually
Etymology of Solely
The word "Solely" is derived from the Old English word "sāl" or "sǣl", which is also the source of the Modern English word "sole", and the suffix "-ly", which is used to form adverbs, with the word's meaning evolving over time to convey exclusivity or uniqueness.
Example Uses
- The company relies solely on renewable energy sources for its operations.
- * She works solely as a freelance writer, taking on projects from various clients.
- * The new policy will be implemented solely for the benefit of the employees.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
partially
partly
somewhat
slightly
hardly
barely
marginally
minimally
incompletely
imperfectly
inadequately
insufficiently
partially
jointly
shared
combined
together
cooperatively
collaboratively
mutually
reciprocally
collectively