solely

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BrE /ˈsəʊliː/ AmE /ˈsoʊli/

adverb en → es

1 UNIQUELY [adverb] B2

used for saying that something is the only reason or cause of something

únicamente, exclusivamente

  • solely because

Collocations solely for the purpose of · the reason is solely

  • The decision was made solely on merit.

    La decisión se tomó únicamente por mérito.

2 EXCLUSIVELY [adverb] B2

used for saying that someone or something does only one thing, and not anything else

exclusivamente, únicamente

  • do something solely

Collocations solely concentrate on · work solely for

  • He works solely for the company.

    Él trabaja exclusivamente para la empresa.