/solaˈmente/
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Translation
only, solely
Word origin
Adverb from solo ('alone, only'), from Latin solus ('alone'). The same root gives English sole, solo and solitary.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- solus
- English cognates
- sole, solo, solitary
Examples
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I only want a bit of peace.
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I have only ten minutes.
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Only you know the truth.
concierto.
There is only one ticket left for the concert.
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She only eats fish on Fridays.
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