Sole/səʊl/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Emphasizes Exclusivity Emphasizes that something is the only one of its kind in a specific context. She was granted the sole right to publish the manuscript. Pro Tip 2/3Excludes Others Indicates that no one else is involved or considered. As the sole heir, he inherited the entire estate. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight Can carry emotional significance, stressing loneliness or uniqueness. She felt the sole survivor of her family traditions.