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- pronunciation:
- sol
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
single and alone; not one among others; only.
He is the sole remaining blacksmith in the town.- synonyms:
- lone, only, single, solitary
- similar words:
- alone, individual, particular, singular, unique
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definition 2: |
not shared; exclusive.
Patents give people the sole right to decide the fate of their inventions.- synonyms:
- exclusive
- similar words:
- absolute, alone, complete, distinctive, lone, only, single, solitary, unique
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related words: |
separate |
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derivation: |
soleness (n.) |
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