Synonyms & related words for solely

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of solely — including exclusively, only, entirely, purely, alone, merely. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to solely

Explore words related to solely — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include primarily, strictly, principally, mainly, chiefly, unalloyedly, predominantly, largely. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for solely

Common synonyms for solely include exclusively, only, entirely, purely, alone, merely, simply, wholly — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does solely come from?

The word solely breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root sol-, from Latin solus (“alone”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.