Pronunciation

/səʊˈliː/

Definitions

• Adverb: Solely means acting or done completely by oneself; without assistance or involvement from others. It can also indicate the exclusive reason or purpose for an action.

Phrases

• “Solely responsible” implies that someone is the only one accountable for a particular outcome.
• “The task was completed solely by John” highlights John’s individual effort.
• “She relies on her own skills, solely,” emphasizes self-reliance.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “He solved the problem solely凭借自己的智慧.”
• “She decided to take the job solely because of the flexible hours.”
• “The company’s success was solely due to their innovative marketing strategy.”

Synonyms

• Exclusively
• Primarily
• Entirely
• Single-handedly
• Unaided

Antonyms

• Together
• Collaboratively
• Jointly -帮忙
• Assistance