solo
- 01 A2 Elementary
adj.done by one person alone, without any help or companions.
adj.performed or undertaken by a single individual without accompaniment or supervision.
Simple“After months of training, the pilot finally completed her first solo flight.”
In context“The climber's solo ascent of the north face was hailed as a masterpiece of technical skill and mental endurance.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
adv.doing an activity without anyone else with you.
adv.acting or performing alone; without a partner or companion.
Simple“He decided to travel solo across Europe to meet new people.”
In context“Although she enjoyed the band, she often preferred to perform solo to have more creative control over the setlist.”
UsageTypically follows the verb it modifies.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 A2 Elementary
n.a piece of music or a dance performed by just one person.
n.a musical composition or passage for a single voice or instrument, with or without accompaniment.
Simple“The guitarist played a long solo while the other musicians waited.”
In context“The concerto features a demanding violin solo that tests the performer's mastery of high-position intonation.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to perform an action or a task by yourself.
v.to perform a task or activity independently, often implying the absence of a team or support.
Simple“She had to solo the entire project after her partner got sick.”
In context“In many online games, players must decide whether to join a guild or attempt to solo the most difficult dungeons.”
UsageCommonly used in gaming and workplace contexts to describe working without a team.
Synonymshandle aloneAntonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
v.to finish a very difficult job or challenge all by yourself.
v.to independently execute a complex or challenging operation, particularly in technical or competitive environments.
Simple“He managed to solo the boss at the end of the game.”
In context“The lead developer had to solo the migration process when the rest of the team was reassigned to the new product launch.”
UsageOften used in gaming (MMORPGs) or software engineering to describe high-skill individual effort.
Synonyms
“At least we have an explanation for why this prodigiously funny and talented man hasn’t gone solo before.”
“Over recent years, Europe’s major museums have been opening up to shows of women’s work – in 2016, Peeters became the first woman ever to be given a solo show at the Prado.”