purely
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
Word in Context
Every
evening
,
Anna
walks
to
the
small
caf
é
near
her
office
to
read
for
an
hour
.
She
sits
at
the
same
table
by
the
window
because
she
likes
the
light
and
the
quiet
atmosphere
.
Today
she
brought
a
notebook
purely
to
write
down
ideas
for
a
short
story
she's
been
planning
.
Occasionally
a
friend
stops
by
and
they
talk
about
ordinary
things
,
but
mostly
she
stays
focused
on
her
notes
.
When
she
leaves
,
she
feels
calm
and
ready
for
the
next
day
.
Common Phrases
purely coincidental
purely theoretical
purely decorative
Synonyms
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