Solely vs Thoroughly - What's the difference?
solely | thoroughly |
Alone; exclusively.
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In a thorough or complete manner.
As adverbs the difference between solely and thoroughly
is that solely is alone; exclusively while thoroughly is in a thorough or complete manner.solely
English
Adverb
(-)- The new chef was solely responsible for attending the grill.
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thoroughly
English
Adverb
(en adverb)- He went out in the rain and came back thoroughly drenched.