solely
adv. degreeadv. only and not involving anyone or anything else. You use this to show that there is just one reason, person, or thing involved.
adv. exclusively or only; to the exclusion of all else.
She is solely responsible for the project's success.
The decision was based solely on the evidence presented during the trial, ignoring any outside rumors.
While the committee considered several factors, the final selection was determined solely by the candidate's previous experience in international law.
From Middle English soly, sooly, soolly, equivalent to sole + -ly.
Typically placed before the adjective, adverb, or prepositional phrase it modifies; it can also follow the verb 'to be'.
He solely works hereHe works here solelyWhen modifying a verb to mean 'only', it often sounds more natural at the end of the clause or immediately before the specific detail it limits.