solely

From Wiktionary
solely is on the Academic Word List.

Word parts[change]

sole + -ly

Pronunciation[change]

Adverb[change]

Positive
solely

Comparative
none

Superlative
none

  1. You use solely to say that somebody or something is the only one like that or that did it.
    It is not good for a country to rely solely on one energy source.
    You are solely responsible for this problem.

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