Unaccompanied: meaning, definitions and examples
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unaccompanied
[ หสnษหkสmpษnid ]
music
Performed without accompaniment. Usually refers to a solo performance without any other instruments playing along.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unaccompanied |
This word is often used to describe a person or thing that is alone or without a companion. It can be used in various contexts, such as travel, music, or daily activities.
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solo |
This word is used to indicate that someone is doing something alone, by themselves. It can refer to performances, travels, activities, or any task completed without assistance. It often highlights independence or individual achievement.
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acapella |
This term is specifically used in music to describe singing performed without instrumental accompaniment. It emphasizes the vocal harmonies and talents.
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unaided |
This term emphasizes that someone or something is functioning or performing without help or support. It highlights the ability to manage independently, often in challenging situations.
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Examples of usage
- He sang an unaccompanied ballad at the concert.
- She played the piano unaccompanied, showcasing her talent.
- The choir performed an unaccompanied piece, captivating the audience.
travel
Travelling without any companions or escorts. Often used in the context of children travelling alone.
Synonyms
alone, solo, unescorted.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unaccompanied |
Used when someone is without another person, especially in formal or safety contexts.
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alone |
Used when someone is by themselves, often emphasizing the sense of solitude or independence.
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unescorted |
Used similarly to 'unaccompanied,' often in formal or security-related situations, particularly when talking about safety or protocol.
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solo |
Typically used in creative, performance, or adventure contexts to highlight that the activity is done by one person.
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Examples of usage
- The unaccompanied minor was escorted to the gate by airline staff.
- Children under a certain age are not allowed to travel unaccompanied on the train.
- She felt nervous being an unaccompanied traveler in a foreign country.
Translations
Translations of the word "unaccompanied" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desacompanhado
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช unbegleitet
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanpa pendamping
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะท ััะฟัะพะฒะพะดั
๐ต๐ฑ niezaleลผny
๐ฏ๐ต ไปใๆทปใใชใ
๐ซ๐ท non accompagnรฉ
๐ช๐ธ sin acompaรฑante
๐น๐ท refakatsiz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฐ์ ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ู ุตุญูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ bez doprovodu
๐ธ๐ฐ bez sprievodu
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ไบบ้ชไผด
๐ธ๐ฎ brez spremstva
๐ฎ๐ธ รกn fylgdar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏะนะตะผะตะปััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฌแแแแแแแก แแแ แแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผลaiyษt olmadan
๐ฒ๐ฝ sin acompaรฑamiento
Etymology
The word 'unaccompanied' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of 'accompany'. It first appeared in the early 18th century to describe performances without musical accompaniment. Over time, its usage expanded to include the concept of traveling alone without companions. The term has since become commonly used in various contexts to denote being without accompaniment or companionship.
See also: accompanied, accompaniment, accompany, accompanying.
Word Frequency Rank
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