Free Solo

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /friː ˈsoʊ.loʊ/

Definitions of free solo

noun a type of rock climbing where the climber ascends without the use of ropes or other protective equipment

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a free solo climber on TV.

A2 She attempted a free solo climb up the mountain.

B1 Free solo climbing requires a lot of skill and courage.

B2 The documentary featured a famous free solo climber.

C1 He is known for his incredible free solo ascents.

C2 The risks of free solo climbing are well-known among the climbing community.

adjective describing the act of rock climbing without ropes or other protective equipment

Example Sentences

A1 He went free solo climbing without any ropes.

A2 She attempted a free solo ascent of the mountain.

B1 Free solo climbing is a risky but exhilarating sport.

B2 The experienced climber decided to attempt a free solo climb.

C1 His free solo ascent of El Capitan was a remarkable achievement.

C2 The documentary captured the intense focus required for free solo climbing.

Examples of free solo in a Sentence

formal The climber attempted a free solo ascent of the treacherous cliff.

informal I can't believe he's going to free solo that mountain without any ropes!

slang Dude, did you see that crazy guy free soloing that rock face?

figurative Taking on this project feels like a free solo climb, with no safety net in place.

Grammatical Forms of free solo

past tense

free soloed

plural

free solos

comparative

more free solo

superlative

most free solo

present tense

free solo

future tense

will free solo

perfect tense

have free soloed

continuous tense

is free soloing

singular

free solo

positive degree

free solo

infinitive

to free solo

gerund

free soloing

participle

free soloed

Origin and Evolution of free solo

First Known Use: 1970 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'free solo' originated in the rock climbing community to describe the act of climbing without the use of ropes or other protective equipment.
Evolution of the word: Originally used specifically in the context of rock climbing, 'free solo' has since been adopted more broadly to describe any activity done without assistance or support.