solely vs only
only vs solelysolely is not an adjective while only is an adjective.
solely and only both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| solely | No | No | No | Yes |
| only | No | Yes | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
solely and only
are synonyms defined as:
- solely and only: without any others being included or involved
| solely (adjective) | only (adjective) |
|---|---|
| exclusive of anyone or anything else | |
| being the only one; single and isolated from others |
| solely (adverb) | only (adverb) |
|---|---|
| without any others being included or involved | with nevertheless the final result |
| without any others being included or involved | |
| and nothing more | |
| never except when | |
| in the final outcome | |
| as recently as | |
| except that |
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