Meaning & use

solo

adjective·Everyday

Done by one person alone, without any other performer, pilot, or companion.

See it in a sentence

He completed his first solo flight after months of careful training.

The violinist stepped forward for a solo passage in the middle of the symphony.

A note on using this word

Solo can also be a noun for the piece performed alone, and an adverb, as in flying solo.

Words with a similar meaning

unaccompaniedsingle-handed

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A piece of music, dance, or performance done by a single performer.

The pianist opened the concert with a quiet solo before the orchestra joined in.

3. adverb

Alone, without accompaniment or assistance.

After years of playing in a band, she decided to perform solo.

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