Meanings
Only; exclusively; without others.
صرف؛ اکیلے؛ دوسروں کے بغیر۔
صرف
sirf
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- solely responsible
- solely focused
- solely for you
Example Sentences
He is solely responsible for the project.
وہ اس پراجیکٹ کا صرف خود ہی ذمہ دار ہے۔
Woh is project ka sirf khud hi zimmedar hai.
She works solely for her family's well-being.
وہ اپنے خاندان کی بھلائی کے لیے صرف کام کرتی ہے۔
Woh apne khandan ki bhalaai ke liye sirf kaam karti hai.
The decision was made solely by the manager.
یہ فیصلہ صرف مینیجر نے کیا تھا۔
Yeh faisla sirf manager ne kiya tha.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'sole' as alone and 'ly' adds the idea of manner.
Picture a single shoe, representing being alone or solely.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
آہستہ آہستہ پنہاں ہوں اکیلے، گزر رہے ہیں میرے خواب سہانے اسے چاہ کر۔
Aahista aahista pinhaan hun akele, Guzar rahe hain mere khwab suhaane use chaah kar.
I am slowly hidden alone, My beautiful dreams pass wishing for it.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اکیلا چنا بھاگا ہے۔
Akele chana bhaaga hai.
A single grain of chickpea can overpower.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "sole" — alone or only
First known use: 14th century
The term 'solely' has evolved from Middle English, combining 'sole' meaning alone with the suffix '-ly' to form an adverb.