Sole (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Being the only one; single and isolated from others; "the lone doctor in the entire county"; "a lonesome pine"; "an only child"; "the sole heir"; "the sole example"; "a solitary instance of cowardice"; "a solitary speck in the sky".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Not divided or shared with others; "they have exclusive use of the machine"; "sole rights of publication".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company has sole ownership of the patent and can decide how to use it.
- She was the sole beneficiary of her grandmother's will and inherited the entire estate.
- The artist retained sole creative control over the project and made all the key decisions.
- The company has sole responsibility for maintaining the equipment and ensuring it is in good working order.
- The winner will have sole possession of the championship trophy for the next year.