CEFR C1

sole

adjective

Meaning

Being the only one; not shared with others.

Examples

Her sole focus was on completing the marathon, ignoring all distractions.
The company's sole purpose is to develop innovative software solutions.

Synonyms: only, exclusive, unique, singular

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sole (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /soʊl/

Definition

Being the only one; not shared with others.

Examples

Her sole focus was on completing the marathon, ignoring all distractions.
The company's sole purpose is to develop innovative software solutions.
He was the sole survivor of the plane crash, a truly miraculous outcome.

How to Use sole

sole reason (collocation): The only reason for something. — "The sole reason for his absence was a sudden illness."
sole discretion (collocation): The power to decide something without consulting anyone else. — "The manager has the sole discretion to approve or deny the request."

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