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sole⋅ly

[sohl-lee]
–adverb
1. as the only one or ones: solely responsible.
2. exclusively or only: plants found solely in the tropics.
3. merely: She wanted solely to get out of the house for a while.

Origin:
1485–95; sole 1 + -ly
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sole·ly   (sōl'lē, sō'lē)   
adv.  
  1. Alone; singly: solely responsible.

  2. Entirely; exclusively: did it solely for love.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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