Meaning of the word purely in English

What does purely mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

purely

US /ˈpjʊr.li/
UK /ˈpjʊə.li/
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Adverb

1.

for no other reason than; simply

Example:
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He did it purely for the money.
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It was a decision based purely on emotion.
2.

in a pure manner; without admixture or contamination

Example:
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The water was purely distilled.
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The diamond was purely flawless.