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only vs solely

solely vs only

only is an adjective but solely is not an adjective.

only and solely both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
only No Yes No Yes
solely No No No Yes
As adverbs, only and solely are synonyms defined as:
  • only and solely: without any others being included or involved
Other synonyms of only include alone, entirely, exclusively.
only (adjective) solely (adjective)
exclusive of anyone or anything else
being the only one; single and isolated from others
only (adverb) solely (adverb)
with nevertheless the final result without any others being included or involved
without any others being included or involved
and nothing more
never except when
in the final outcome
as recently as
except that
Difference between only and solely

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