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Sharon^-^ Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
what's the difference between "solely" and "only"?
what's the difference between "solely" and "only"? 
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book=Third&va=alone <go solely on one's way> 2 : to the exclusion of alternate or competing things (as persons, purposes, duties) <done solely for money> <a privilege granted solely to him> <rely solely on oneself> Merriam-Webster Unabridged ------------
- book=Third&va=alone <go solely on one's way> 2 : to the exclusion of alternate or competing things (as persons, purposes, duties) <done solely for money> <a privilege granted solely to him> <rely solely on oneself> Merriam-Webster Unabridged ------------
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Use solely when you want to accentuate exclusivity:
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sole·ly
Function: adverb
Etymology: 4sole + -ly
1 : without an associate (as a companion or assistant) : http://unabridged.
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sole·ly
Function: adverb
Etymology: 4sole + -ly
1 : without an associate (as a companion or assistant) : http://unabridged.
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The Webster dictionary says they are synonymous.
Note that "solely" is an adverb while "only" can also be used as an adjective and conjunction.
"Solely" also has the meaning of "alone" or "single-handed".
Does that help?
Note that "solely" is an adverb while "only" can also be used as an adjective and conjunction.
"Solely" also has the meaning of "alone" or "single-handed".
Does that help?
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I will give it a shot......
John is solely the one responsible for the accident he had caused becasue he was drinking a
John is solely the one responsible for the accident he had caused becasue he was drinking a
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