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Dictionary: sole·ly   (sōl'lē, sō') pronunciation
adv.
  1. Alone; singly: solely responsible.
  2. Entirely; exclusively: did it solely for love.

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adverb

  1. Without the presence or aid of another: alone, single-handedly, singly, solitarily, solo. Idioms: all by one's lonesome, by oneself. See include/exclude.
  2. To the exclusion of anyone or anything else: alone, but, entirely, exclusively, only. See include/exclude.

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adv

Definition: only, alone
Antonyms: shared, together


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The adverb has one meaning:

Meaning #1: without any others being included or involved
  Synonyms: entirely, exclusively, alone, only
  Derived from adjective: sole (meaning #1)


 
 
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