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sole

Definition

noun: any of various flatfishes (family Soleidae) having a small mouth, small or rudimentary fins, and small eyes placed close together and including important food fishes (as the European Dover sole)
noun: the undersurface of a foot
verb: to put a new sole on (a shoe, boot, etc.)
verb: to furnish with a sole
adjective: only or single
adjective: not married
used chiefly of women
synonyms: solitary, single, individual

Examples

She has the 'sole' authority to hire new staff members. [=only she can hire new staff members]
The 'sole' aim/objective/purpose of the program is to help the poor.
Icy roads were the 'sole' cause of the accident.

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Movie quotes

(..) this morning. She and Koothrappali emerge from your bedroom. She is disheveled, and Raj is dressed only in a sheet. The sole clue: "It's not what it looks like." Just let it go, Sheldon. If I could, I would, but I can't, so I shan't. Now, knowing Penny, (..)
2011 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Skank Reflex Analysis Season: 5 Episode 1