C1adjectiveformalbusinesslaw
US/soʊl/
UK/səʊl/
being the only one; not shared with anyone else
In context
Her sole purpose in coming here was to see her grandmother.
He is the sole owner of the restaurant and makes every decision.
The sole survivor of the crash was a young pilot.
Words that go with sole
adjective + noun
- sole purposeThe sole purpose of the meeting is to vote.
- sole responsibilitySafety is the sole responsibility of the manager.
- sole reasonMoney was not the sole reason he left.
- sole survivorHe was the sole survivor of the shipwreck.
- sole ownerShe is the sole owner of the company.
- sole agentThey named her the sole agent for the artist.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is the soul owner.Correct: He is the sole owner.