English · Word Candidate

solely

/ˈsəʊl.li/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Alone; exclusively.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

duy nhất; độc quyền

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Adverb

The new chef was solely responsible for attending the grill.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “solely” mean?

Alone; exclusively.

Is “solely” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.