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solitary vs sole

sole vs solitary

solitary and sole both are nouns.

solitary and sole both are adjectives.

solitary is not a verb while sole is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
solitary Yes Yes No No
sole Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, solitary and sole are synonyms defined as:
  • solitary and sole: being the only one; single and isolated from others
Other synonyms of solitary include lone, lonesome, only.
solitary (noun) sole (noun)
one who lives in solitude right-eyed flatfish; many are valued as food; most common in warm seas especially European
confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners the underside of footwear or a golf club
the underside of the foot
lean flesh of any of several flatfish
solitary (adjective) sole (adjective)
being the only one; single and isolated from others being the only one; single and isolated from others
lacking companions or companionship not divided or shared with others
of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies
devoid of creatures
characterized by or preferring solitude
solitary (verb) sole (verb)
put a new sole on
Difference between solitary and sole

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