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Solely is defined as something done for only one reason, or something done without others involved.

(adverb)

If you choose a college for only one single reason- that it is a party school- this is an example of a time when you chose a college solely because it was a party school.

See solely in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

without another or others; alone: to be solely to blame
only, exclusively, merely, or altogether: to read solely for pleasure

See solely in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

Alone; singly: solely responsible.
Entirely; exclusively: did it solely for love.

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