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solely Antonyms

Opposite of solely

Pinning down the opposite of solely requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Not involving anyone or anything else; exclusively or only.

Usage Example

"Admissions decisions at the conservatory are based partially on the applicant's musical audition."

Strongest
partially
partly
Strong
jointly
collectively
inclusively
sharedly

Similar words to solely

Words similar to solely shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

exclusively
only
purely
entirely
wholly
merely
completely
strictly
See all synonyms of solely

• Nearby Words

soldierliness
soldierly
sole
solely
solemn
solemnity
solemnly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Solely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/solely
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