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solely

so·lely

UK/ˈsəʊl.li/ US/ˈsoʊl.li/ fairly common

adverb

1.

without any others being included or involved

  • “was entirely to blame”
  • “a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children”
  • “he works for Mr. Smith exclusively”
  • “did it solely for money”
  • “the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone”
  • “a privilege granted only to him”

Origin

From Middle English soly, sooly, soolly, equivalent to sole + -ly.

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