Pronunciation: /soʊli/
adjective being the only one; exclusive
A1 She was solely responsible for the mess in the kitchen.
A2 The decision was based solely on cost, with no consideration for quality.
B1 The company's success was solely attributed to the hard work of its employees.
B2 The artist's latest masterpiece was solely created using recycled materials.
C1 The scientific breakthrough was solely credited to the research team's dedication and expertise.
C2 The novel's popularity was solely due to the author's unique writing style and captivating plot.
adverb used to emphasize that something is only the thing mentioned and nothing else
A1 She solely focused on her studies and ignored everything else.
A2 He solely blamed himself for the mistake and didn't point fingers at anyone else.
B1 The decision was made solely based on the financial implications.
B2 The success of the project was solely attributed to the hard work of the team.
C1 The artist's work was solely responsible for the increase in sales for the gallery.
C2 The CEO's decision was solely driven by the desire to expand the company's market share.
formal The decision to proceed with the project was based solely on the financial analysis.
informal I chose this restaurant solely because it's close to my house.
slang I'm not going to that party solely because I don't like the host.
figurative His success in the competition was solely due to his hard work and determination.
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