select
gb/səlˈɛkt/ us/səlˈɛkt/
A2
Inglês
~ 1700
Aceções
0 aceções
Verbo
A2
action
1
choose from a set of options
To choose one person or thing from a group.
Padrão de uso:
to select [something/someone] from [a group]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'select' with 'elect'. 'Elect' is used mainly for choosing people for official positions through voting, while 'select' is more general.
Sinónimos
choose (Most common general term; 'select' is slightly more formal.)
|
pick (More informal and casual than 'select'.)
Antónimos
reject (Means to not choose something or someone.)
Colocações
select a candidate
|select an option
|select text
|select a file
|select a team
Temas
decision-making
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'select' as an adjective with its verb form. As an adjective, it describes something already chosen, not the action of choosing.
Sinónimos
exclusive (Emphasizes being limited to a privileged group.)
|
elite (Stresses being among the highest quality or status.)
Antónimos
ordinary (Lacking special status or selection.)
Colocações
select group
|select few
|select clientele
Temas
quality
|status
|core_vocabulary
|business
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Only a select few can join the club.
- This is a select group of friends.
- We have a select list of customers.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
select
IPA
GB/səlˈɛkt/
US/səlˈɛkt/
Sílabas e acento
se - lect (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: select
- 3rd Person Singular: selects
- Present Participle: selecting
- Past: selected
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- You can select from over 50 different courses.
- Guests may select from a variety of desserts.