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Solely vs Chiefly - What's the difference?

solely | chiefly |

As adverbs the difference between solely and chiefly

is that solely is alone; exclusively while chiefly is (focus) especially or primarily; above all.

As an adjective chiefly is

of, or relating to a chief.

solely

English

Adverb

(-)
  • Alone; exclusively.
    • The new chef was solely responsible for attending the grill.
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    chiefly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (focus) especially or primarily; above all
  • (focus) mainly or principally; almost entirely

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • of, or relating to a chief
    • English focus adverbs