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purely
purely S3 W3 /ˈpjʊəli $ ˈpjʊrli/ adverb
 Word Family: noun: purification, purist, purityimpurity, purifier; verb: purify; adverb: purely; adjective: pureimpure
completely and only:
    a decision made for purely political reasons
    The building was closed purely on the grounds of safety.
    It happened purely by chance.
    I do it purely and simply for the money.