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alone vs solely

solely vs alone

alone is an adjective but solely is not an adjective.

alone and solely both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alone No Yes No Yes
solely No No No Yes
As adverbs, alone and solely are synonyms defined as:
  • alone and solely: without any others being included or involved
Other synonyms of alone include entirely, exclusively, only.
alone (adjective) solely (adjective)
exclusive of anyone or anything else
radically distinctive and without equal
lacking companions or companionship
isolated from others
alone (adverb) solely (adverb)
without any others being included or involved without any others being included or involved
without anybody else or anything else
Difference between alone and solely

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