self
gb/sˈɛlf/ us/sˈɛlf/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
1
A person's own identity
The idea of who you are as a person.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the [adjective] self
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'self' with 'myself' in this noun sense; 'myself' is a pronoun, not the abstract idea of identity.
Συνώνυμα
identity (Refers broadly to who someone is, including social roles and characteristics, not always internal perception.)
Αντώνυμα
other (Represents someone or something that is not oneself.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
true self
|sense of self
|self-image
|self-awareness
Θέματα
psychology
|philosophy
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I want to know my true self.
- He feels happy with his self.
- She is learning about her self.
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
2
A person's character or nature
The way a person usually thinks, feels, and acts.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
one's [adjective] self
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners confuse 'self' here with 'selfish', which has a negative meaning about caring only for oneself.
Συνώνυμα
personality (Focuses more on outward traits and behavior patterns rather than the whole being.)
Αντώνυμα
facade (An outward appearance that hides the true nature.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
old self
|my usual self
|be yourself
Θέματα
psychology
|daily life
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She is back to her old self.
- He is not his usual self today.
- Be your best self.
Ουσιαστικό
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may try to use 'self' alone as a reflexive pronoun in everyday sentences, which is incorrect.
Συνώνυμα
oneself (A full reflexive pronoun used in place of 'self' in isolation.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
self-control
|self-esteem
|self-service
Θέματα
grammar
|linguistics
|education
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The word 'myself' has 'self' in it.
- We can say 'self-care'.
- 'Self' is part of 'yourself'.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
self
IPA
GB/sˈɛlf/
US/sˈɛlf/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
self (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (self)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: self
- Plural: self, selves
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.