solely

Meanings

• adverb

  Alone; absolutely and completely; with nothing else present, contributing, or interfering.

  - "He solved the problem solely through his own efforts."
  - "The sun rises solely in the east."
  - "She sings solely for her own enjoyment."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsoʊl.li/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

entirely , wholly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with solely
goes , knows , shows , grows , glows , throws , mows , rows , bows , toes

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Homophones

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1. Solely, soles (English) : Alone; absolutely and completely
   

2. Solely (English) : The underside of the foot
   

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Variants

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solely

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Etymology

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Old English solege, from sole, alone + -ge, suffix denoting a single instance of a thing.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'solely' contains the letters 'o', 'l', 'e', and 'y' in order from left to right, making it a palindromic anagram of 'oloy' which is a homophone for 'alloy'.

2. In the English language, 'solely' is the longest word that can be spelled using the letters 'e', 't', 'a', and 'l'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alone: A state or condition of being without company, assistance, or interference.

2. Exclusively: Limited to one person, thing, or class; not shared or divided with others.

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Culture

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In literature, 'solely' has been used to emphasize the importance of an individual's actions or decisions, often to highlight their significance or uniqueness. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo declares his love for Juliet 'solely', emphasizing the depth and exclusivity of his feelings.

How to Memorize "solely"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a quiet room, focusing solely on the task at hand. Visualize the word 'solely' written on the wall, and imagine the definition 'Alone; absolutely and completely' associated with it.

2. associate
   

   - Create an association with the word 'solely' and the image of a single tree standing alone in a forest.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Solely means One Life, Every Time You' to remember the definition of 'solely'.

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