purely

adverb B2

Meaning

"Purely" is used to indicate that something is done only for a specific reason or without any other considerations.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "purely" with "only," as "purely" emphasizes the absence of any other factors.

Example Sentences

I ’ m asking purely out of curiosity , nothing more than that .
Is this decision made purely based on facts ?
The decision was made purely based on the available evidence .

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