solo
gb/sˈoʊloʊ/ us/sˈoʊloʊ/
A2
Engels
~ 4800
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
event
1
Performance by one person
A performance done by one person without help from others.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] performs a solo
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'solo' with 'soloist'. 'Solo' refers to the performance itself, while 'soloist' is the person performing it.
Synoniemen
monologue (Used for spoken or dramatic solo performances, especially in theater.)
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solo performance (Direct synonym emphasizing the act itself.)
Antoniemen
ensemble (Refers to a group performance, the opposite of performing alone.)
Woordcombinaties
play a solo
|sing a solo
|guitar solo
|drum solo
|piano solo
Thema's
music
|arts
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The guitarist played an incredible solo during the concert.
- She was nervous before singing her solo in the school play.
- The saxophone solo was the highlight of the song.
- He performed a stunning solo on the piano.
- The dance solo captivated the audience.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She sang a solo in the show.
- The man played a guitar solo.
- He did a dance solo.
- I liked her piano solo.
adjective
B1
property
2
Done alone by one person
Done by one person, without help from others.
Gebruikspatroon:
a solo [activity]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Some learners might confuse 'solo' used as an adjective with 'alone' used as an adverb. 'Solo' describes the activity, not how it feels.
Synoniemen
single-handed (Emphasizes doing something entirely alone, often with effort.)
Antoniemen
team (Involves two or more people working together.)
Woordcombinaties
solo trip
|solo flight
|solo journey
|solo project
Thema's
daily life
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- She took a solo trip across Europe.
- He completed a solo flight around the world.
- The climber made a successful solo ascent of the mountain.
- I enjoy going on solo hikes to clear my mind.
- Her first novel was a solo project.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I went on a solo trip.
- He made a solo climb.
- She did the work as a solo project.
- He went on a solo walk.
Werkwoord
B2
action
3
To perform alone
To perform music alone, not with other people.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] solos [in something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'solo' as a verb with 'go solo' meaning to act independently outside of music contexts.
Synoniemen
improvise (In certain musical contexts, especially jazz, 'solo' can involve improvisation.)
Antoniemen
accompany (To play or perform alongside another performer.)
Woordcombinaties
solo in jazz band
|guitarist solos
Thema's
music
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The saxophonist will solo during the bridge of the song.
- She loves to solo in jazz performances.
- He solos beautifully on the violin.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He will solo in the song.
- She likes to solo in concerts.
- The man will solo on guitar.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
entity
4
Activity done alone
An activity done by one person without help.
Synoniemen
solitary effort (Emphasizes being alone and self-reliant in doing something.)
Antoniemen
joint effort (An activity or task done with another person or group.)
Woordcombinaties
go on a solo
|attempt a solo
Thema's
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- His first mountain climb was a dangerous solo.
- She completed the desert crossing as a solo.
- The sailor's round-the-world trip was a remarkable solo.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He did the climb as a solo.
- She made the trip as a solo.
- The race was a solo for him.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
solo
IPA
GB/sˈoʊloʊ/
US/sˈoʊloʊ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
solo (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (solo)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: solo
Noun
- Base: solo
- Plural: soli, solos
Verb
- Base: solo
- 3rd Person Singular: solos
- Present Participle: soloing
- Past: soloed
Woordfamilie
Forms
soli
noun
solos
noun
soloing
verb
soloed
verb
Core family
soloist
noun
Related words
duet
noun
Highlights
- Irregular 3rd person singular: solos Verb
Uitdrukkingen
fly solo
2/flˈaɪ sˈoʊloʊ/
idiom
informal
Do something alone
To do something alone, without help or partners.
Voorbeelden
- I usually study with friends, but today I’ll fly solo.
- He decided to fly solo for his next project.
go solo
1/ɡˈoʊ sˈoʊloʊ/
fixed phrase
Start acting alone
To begin working or acting alone, not with other people or groups.
Voorbeelden
- After five years with the band, she decided to go solo.
- The entrepreneur left the company to go solo with his own business.