solely

Without any others

Solely means only or exclusively—nothing else involved.

The decision rests solely with you.

She was solely responsible for the error.

The word emphasizes that no other person, thing, or factor plays a part.

exclusive

exclusively

Only, nothing else

onlyExclusively, nothing more
entirelyTo the full extent
purelyEntirely, without admixture

wholly · alone · uniquely · singularly · just · merely · simply · strictly · specifically · particularly

focused

entirely

To the full extent

completelyTo the fullest extent
whollyTo the full extent
fullyTo the complete extent

totally · utterly · exclusively · undividedly · single-mindedly · wholeheartedly · unreservedly · devotedly · intensely · fixedly

independent

independently

Without outside assistance

autonomouslyWithout external control
single-handedlyWithout aid from others
unaidedWithout external support

unassisted · alone · on one's own · by oneself · individually · separately · personally · privately · lone · unaccompanied

Categories

restrictorsonly, just, merely, exclusively, purely
intensifiersvery, really, extremely, incredibly, completely

Opposites

exclusivity vs. inclusion

In shared participation

collectively · together · mutually · conjointly · cooperatively

completeness vs. partiality

solelypartially

To an incomplete extent

partly · in part · to some extent · somewhat · incompletely

Phrases

sole survivorOnly one who lived
lemon soleFlatfish with misleading name
sole custodyOne parent's complete authority
shoe solesFootwear's ground-contacting layer
rubber solesElastic shoe bases
sole proprietorSingle owner of business

Family

Familiarity: Top 20,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G