Solely vs Entirely - What's the difference?
solely | entirely | Related terms |
Alone; exclusively.
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To the full or entire extent.
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As adverbs the difference between solely and entirely
is that solely is alone; exclusively while entirely is to the full or entire extent.solely
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Adverb
(-)- The new chef was solely responsible for attending the grill.
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entirely
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Alternative forms
* entierly (chiefly archaic) * intirely (archaic or nonstandard)Adverb
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