solo
|so/lo|
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🇺🇸
/ˈsoʊ.loʊ/
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/ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/
alone performance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'solo' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'solo', where 'solo' meant 'alone'.
Historical Evolution
'solo' changed from the Italian word 'solo' and eventually became the modern English word 'solo'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'alone or single', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a piece of music or a performance by one person.
She played a beautiful piano solo.
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Verb 1
to perform something alone, especially in music.
He soloed on the guitar during the concert.
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Adjective 1
done by one person alone.
She went on a solo trip across Europe.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39