self
gb/sˈɛlf/ us/sˈɛlf/
A2
Английски
~ 2300
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
entity
1
A person's own identity
The idea of who you are as a person.
Модел на употреба:
the [adjective] self
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'self' with 'myself' in this noun sense; 'myself' is a pronoun, not the abstract idea of identity.
Синоними
identity (Refers broadly to who someone is, including social roles and characteristics, not always internal perception.)
Антоними
other (Represents someone or something that is not oneself.)
Колокации
true self
|sense of self
|self-image
|self-awareness
Теми
psychology
|philosophy
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She spent years trying to understand her true self.
- Traveling alone helped him reconnect with his self.
- Meditation can help you become more aware of your self.
Примери за учащи
- I want to know my true self.
- He feels happy with his self.
- She is learning about her self.
Съществително
A2
entity
2
A person's character or nature
The way a person usually thinks, feels, and acts.
Модел на употреба:
one's [adjective] self
Честа грешка:
Some learners confuse 'self' here with 'selfish', which has a negative meaning about caring only for oneself.
Синоними
personality (Focuses more on outward traits and behavior patterns rather than the whole being.)
Антоними
facade (An outward appearance that hides the true nature.)
Колокации
old self
|my usual self
|be yourself
Теми
psychology
|daily life
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- After the illness, she was finally back to her old self.
- He's not his usual self today.
- Try to be your best self in the interview.
Примери за учащи
- She is back to her old self.
- He is not his usual self today.
- Be your best self.
Съществително
technical
B2
entity
3
The base form of reflexive pronouns
The part of words like 'myself' or 'yourself' that means the same person doing and receiving an action.
Честа грешка:
Learners may try to use 'self' alone as a reflexive pronoun in everyday sentences, which is incorrect.
Синоними
oneself (A full reflexive pronoun used in place of 'self' in isolation.)
Колокации
self-control
|self-esteem
|self-service
Теми
grammar
|linguistics
|education
|communication
Примери
- In the word 'myself', 'self' is the root part.
- Many English words start with 'self-' to show personal relation, like 'self-care'.
- 'Self' can be a separate word in philosophy.
Примери за учащи
- The word 'myself' has 'self' in it.
- We can say 'self-care'.
- 'Self' is part of 'yourself'.
Граматика
Речникова форма
self
IPA
GB/sˈɛlf/
US/sˈɛlf/
Срички и ударение
self (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (self)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: self
- Plural: self, selves
Семейство думи
Изрази
keep to oneself
1/kˈip tə wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom
Avoid sharing personal matters with others
To not talk to other people about your thoughts or feelings, or to avoid being with other people.
Примери
- She tends to keep to herself at parties.
- He kept the news to himself.
talk to oneself
1/tˈɔk tə wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Speak aloud when alone or not to others
To say words out loud when you are alone or not talking to another person.
Примери
- I sometimes talk to myself when I'm thinking.
- He was talking to himself while working.
be yourself
1/bˈi jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
act naturally as you are
Act in a way that is natural for you, not pretending to be someone else.
Примери
- Just be yourself and you'll do fine in the interview.
- I like him because he is always himself.
be yourself
2/bˈi jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Act naturally and honestly as you are
To act in a way that is natural for you and not pretend to be someone else.
Примери
- Just be yourself during the interview.
- He told me to relax and be myself.
by oneself
1/bˈaɪ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
alone, without company or help
To be or do something with no other people there and with no one helping.
Примери
- She fixed the car by herself.
- She prefers to study by herself, but in formal writing one might say that one studies by oneself.
- He prefers to eat by himself.
- Living by oneself can teach one a lot about responsibility.
- One can feel lonely when one spends too many evenings by oneself.
make a name for oneself
1/mˈeɪk ə nˈeɪm fɚ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom
Become famous or respected
To become known and respected for doing something well.
Примери
- She made a name for herself in the fashion industry.
- She made a name for herself in the art world.
- He quickly made a name for himself as a skilled lawyer.
- He quickly made a name for himself as a talented chef.