Synonyms for

Solo

Verb / ˈsəʊˌləʊ / Another word for solo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Solo means alone or done by only one person.

Synonyms & similar words

unaccompanied alone alone unaccompanied singly individually sole solitary only separate independent soloist unaided unattended

Synonyms by register

Formal

alone individual unaccompanied

Informal

by myself on my own single-handed

Literary

solitary lone

Antonyms

accompanied together group shared multiple joint collaborative

Common collocations

  • solo flight
  • solo performance
  • solo exhibition
  • solo album
  • solo career
  • solo mission
  • solo act
  • solo venture

Word family

noun solo
adjective solo
adverb solo

Usage note

While 'solo' can be used as an adjective or adverb, it is most commonly used as a noun to refer to a performance or activity done alone. It is often associated with music or aviation.

Example sentences

  1. I like to take solo walks in the park.
  2. She did a solo dance performance at the recital.
  3. He sang a solo in the choir concert.
  4. I prefer to travel solo.
  5. The artist painted a solo picture.

Quotes

  • Being a solo artist is like being a shark that has to keep swimming, or it sinks.
  • I love being a solo artist. I just feel like a different person on stage.
  • A solo career is something that I have always wanted to do.

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