solo Synonyms & Antonyms
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Solo as a Noun
A piece of music for one performer.
A job or performance done by one person alone.
A card game similar to whist in which each player plays against the others in turn without a partner
A single shot of espresso.
An instance of soloing the football.
Solo as an Adjective
Without a companion or instructor.
Of, or relating to, a musical solo.
Solo as an Adverb
Alone, without a companion.
Solo as a Verb
To perform a solo.
To perform something in the absence of anyone else.
To drop the ball and then toe-kick it upward into the hands.
To independently perform an action, especially a challenging task.
Word Forms & Grammar
solo (plural solos or soli)
solo (not comparable)
solo (third-person singular simple present solos or soloes, present participle soloing, simple past and past participle soloed)
Words That Rhyme With Solo
Origin of Solo
Borrowed from Italian solo, from Latin sōlus, probably related to se (“himself”).
Word Facts for Solo
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, adverb, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | A piece of music for one performer |
| Plural | solos |
| Verb forms | solos, soloing, soloed |
How to Pronounce Solo
The standard pronunciation of solo is /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (soʊ).
Frequently Asked Questions About Solo
Is solo a noun or an adjective?
Solo is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective, an adverb and a verb.
What is the plural of solo?
The plural of solo is solos.
What is the past tense of solo?
The past tense of solo is soloed. The present participle is soloing.