select
gb/səlˈɛkt/ us/səlˈɛkt/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1700
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
A2
action
1
choose from a set of options
To choose one person or thing from a group.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to select [something/someone] from [a group]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'select' with 'elect'. 'Elect' is used mainly for choosing people for official positions through voting, while 'select' is more general.
Συνώνυμα
choose (Most common general term; 'select' is slightly more formal.)
|
pick (More informal and casual than 'select'.)
Αντώνυμα
reject (Means to not choose something or someone.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
select a candidate
|select an option
|select text
|select a file
|select a team
Θέματα
decision-making
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- The committee will select the winner next week.
- You can select your preferred language from the menu.
- She was selected to represent the school in the competition.
- Please select the items you want to purchase.
- The program allows you to select multiple files at once.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I will select a book to read.
- Please select your favorite color.
- He will select a seat near the window.
- Select the picture you like best.
- We must select the right answer.
adjective
formal
B2
property
2
specially chosen as best
Chosen as the best or most special.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'select' as an adjective with its verb form. As an adjective, it describes something already chosen, not the action of choosing.
Συνώνυμα
exclusive (Emphasizes being limited to a privileged group.)
|
elite (Stresses being among the highest quality or status.)
Αντώνυμα
ordinary (Lacking special status or selection.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
select group
|select few
|select clientele
Θέματα
quality
|status
|core_vocabulary
|business
Παραδείγματα
- Only a select few were invited to the gala.
- The hotel offers services to a select clientele.
- She belongs to a select group of scientists recognized worldwide.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Only a select few can join the club.
- This is a select group of friends.
- We have a select list of customers.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
select
IPA
GB/səlˈɛkt/
US/səlˈɛkt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
se - lect (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: select
- 3rd Person Singular: selects
- Present Participle: selecting
- Past: selected
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
selects
verb
selecting
verb
selected
verb
Related words
selectively
adverb
selectable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
deselect
verb
Advanced or less common
selectivity
noun C1
Εκφράσεις
select for
1/səlˈɛkt fɚ/
fixed phrase
choose for a purpose or role
To choose someone or something for a special job, role, or reason.
Παραδείγματα
- He was selected for the national team.
- The samples were selected for further testing.
select from
1/səlˈɛkt fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
choose from available options
To choose one or more things from a group that is given.
Παραδείγματα
- You can select from over 50 different courses.
- Guests may select from a variety of desserts.