Solo vs solely

Both 'solo' and 'solely' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Solo' is commonly used to refer to something done alone or without assistance, while 'solely' is used to emphasize that something is the only thing involved or responsible.

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Solo

Correct. 'Solo' is commonly used to refer to something done alone or without assistance.

Use 'solo' when referring to an action or performance done by one person alone, such as a solo performance or a solo trip.

Examples:

She sang a solo at the concert.
He decided to go on a solo backpacking trip.
The artist's solo exhibition was a great success.

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"Geri Halliwell Prepares Post-Spice Solo Debut".
Solo Voice teaches operatic solos through private instruction.
Solo shows: 2003 Check point, curator Andrea Bellini, Galleria Autoricambi, Rome.
Connect One-point fixing is a new unique solution forsuspending Solo panels.
The Francesco Michi Solo Performances have usually acoustic ecology related contents.
The Mirage Solo greatly exceeded my expectations.
TrojanUV Solo Lamps provide unprecedented cost and maintenance advantages.
People tell me I look like Hans Solo.
We will test it on Captain Solo.
Put Captain Solo in the cargo hold.
I am Luke Skywalker, Jedi knight and friend to Captain Solo.
I like Captain Solo where he is.
You will bring Captain Solo and the Wookiee to me.
Nevertheless... I'm taking Captain Solo and his friends.
Jump in. Han Solo jumps in the Millennium Falcon.
Me and Han Solo and Obi-Wan are here to rescue you.
A pleasure to meet you, Master Solo.
Alexis Coates, this is Agent Solo.
And Andre's going as Han Solo.
I was only Han Solo because the context demanded it.

Alternatives:

alone
by oneself
single-handedly
independently
singly

solely

Correct. 'Solely' is used to emphasize that something is the only thing involved or responsible.

Use 'solely' to indicate that something is done or exists for one reason only, or that someone is responsible for something entirely.

Examples:

The decision was based solely on financial considerations.
She was solely responsible for the success of the project.
The company is solely focused on innovation.

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AppArmor configuration is done using solely regular flat files.
Sangiovese is produced solely in the best vintages.
An event organised solely and exclusively for LetterAltura 2008.
The town was named solely Vallelunga until 1865.
The staff consisted solely of volunteers.
Companies cannot afford to rely solely on limited security solutions.
Internet researching is not done solely online however.
Costs of personnel employed solely on the research activity: ...
A blanket ban on trade would solely permit their killing.
These special provisions apply solely to software subscriptions.
The RTR-5W is designed solely for network communication.
You have to take solely and.
To want to find... Someplace solely for yourself.
My wife stays with me solely out of obligation.
Because these women are killed solely for being women.
It's made solely for the Hapsburg monarchy, you see.
Sorry. This man's last meal consisted solely of fried cheese.
He commits murder solely for the immediate pleasure... that he takes in the act.
Many societal institutions were established solely to oppress women.
These nontraditional teams operate outside the bureaucracy and report solely to the director of the FBI.

Alternatives:

only
exclusively
entirely
purely
completely

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