select
gb/səlˈɛkt/ us/səlˈɛkt/
A2
Angol
~ 1700
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Ige
A2
action
1
choose from a set of options
To choose one person or thing from a group.
Használati minta:
to select [something/someone] from [a group]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'select' with 'elect'. 'Elect' is used mainly for choosing people for official positions through voting, while 'select' is more general.
Szinonimák
choose (Most common general term; 'select' is slightly more formal.)
|
pick (More informal and casual than 'select'.)
Antonimák
reject (Means to not choose something or someone.)
Szókapcsolatok
select a candidate
|select an option
|select text
|select a file
|select a team
Témák
decision-making
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'select' as an adjective with its verb form. As an adjective, it describes something already chosen, not the action of choosing.
Szinonimák
exclusive (Emphasizes being limited to a privileged group.)
|
elite (Stresses being among the highest quality or status.)
Antonimák
ordinary (Lacking special status or selection.)
Szókapcsolatok
select group
|select few
|select clientele
Témák
quality
|status
|core_vocabulary
|business
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- Only a select few can join the club.
- This is a select group of friends.
- We have a select list of customers.
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Szótári alak
select
IPA
GB/səlˈɛkt/
US/səlˈɛkt/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
se - lect (2 szótag)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
Szóalakok
Verb
- Base: select
- 3rd Person Singular: selects
- Present Participle: selecting
- Past: selected
Szócsalád
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
Kifejezések
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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- You can select from over 50 different courses.
- Guests may select from a variety of desserts.