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solo

UK/ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ US/ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ common slang
noun (3) adverb (1) adjective (1) verb (2)

noun

1.

any activity that is performed alone without assistance

2.

a musical composition for one voice or instrument (with or without accompaniment)

3.

a flight in which the aircraft pilot is unaccompanied

adverb

1.

without anybody else

  • “the child stayed home alone”
  • “he flew solo”
Synonyms

adjective

1.

composed or performed by a single voice or instrument

  • “a passage for solo clarinet”
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verb

1.

fly alone, without a co-pilot or passengers

2.

Origin

Borrowed from Italian solo, from Latin sōlus, probably related to se (“himself”).

Phrases

  • deep-water solo
  • fly solo
  • free solo
  • solo album
  • solo concert
  • solo parent
  • solo poly
  • solo polyamorous

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