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solely Synonyms

Another word for solely

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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 exclusively on the applicant's musical audition."

Strongest
exclusively
only
purely
entirely
Strong
wholly
merely
completely
strictly
uniquely
alone

Opposites of solely

The opposite of solely shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

partly
partially
jointly
collectively
inclusively
sharedly
See all opposites of solely

• Nearby Words

soldierliness
soldierly
sole
solely
solemn
solemnity
solemnly

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