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Synonyms of 'sole'

sole

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(adjective) 
Definition
not shared
Their sole aim is to enjoy life.
Synonyms
only
She was the only applicant for the job.
one
My one regret is that I never knew my father.
single
A single shot rang out.
individual
It was all part of her very individual personality.
alone
Am I alone in recognising these facts?
exclusive
We have exclusive use of a 60-foot boat.
solitary
He spent many a solitary evening.
singular
The pronoun `you' can be singular or plural.
one and only
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Additional synonyms

in the sense of alone
Definition
without anyone or anything else
Am I alone in recognising these facts?
Synonyms
unique,
only,
single,
lone,
solitary,
one and only,
sui generis
in the sense of exclusive
We have exclusive use of a 60-foot boat.
Synonyms
sole,
only,
full,
whole,
single,
private,
complete,
total,
entire,
unique,
absolute,
undivided,
unshared
in the sense of individual
Definition
characterized by unusual and striking qualities
It was all part of her very individual personality.
Synonyms
unique,
different,
special,
original,
fresh,
novel,
exclusive,
distinct,
singular,
idiosyncratic,
unorthodox

related words

related adjectives plantar volar
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