solitary vs only

only vs solitary

solitary is a noun but only is not a noun.

solitary and only both are adjectives.

solitary is not an adverb while only is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
solitary	Yes	Yes	No	No
only	No	Yes	No	Yes

As adjectives, solitary and only are synonyms defined as:

solitary and only: being the only one; single and isolated from others

Other synonyms of solitary include lone, lonesome, sole.

solitary (noun)	only (noun)
one who lives in solitude
confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners

solitary (adjective)	only (adjective)
being the only one; single and isolated from others	exclusive of anyone or anything else
lacking companions or companionship	being the only one; single and isolated from others
of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies
devoid of creatures
characterized by or preferring solitude

solitary (adverb)	only (adverb)
	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

Difference between solitary and only

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