Engelska

select

gb/səlˈɛkt/ us/səlˈɛkt/
A2 Engelska
~ 1700
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Verb A2 action
1

choose from a set of options

To choose one person or thing from a group.

Användningsmönster: to select [something/someone] from [a group]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'select' with 'elect'. 'Elect' is used mainly for choosing people for official positions through voting, while 'select' is more general.
Synonymer
choose (Most common general term; 'select' is slightly more formal.) | pick (More informal and casual than 'select'.)
Antonymer
reject (Means to not choose something or someone.)
Ordkombinationer
select a candidate |select an option |select text |select a file |select a team
Teman
decision-making |daily life |business |core_vocabulary |daily_life
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • 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.

Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse 'select' as an adjective with its verb form. As an adjective, it describes something already chosen, not the action of choosing.
Synonymer
exclusive (Emphasizes being limited to a privileged group.) | elite (Stresses being among the highest quality or status.)
Antonymer
ordinary (Lacking special status or selection.)
Ordkombinationer
select group |select few |select clientele
Teman
quality |status |core_vocabulary |business
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • Only a select few can join the club.
  • This is a select group of friends.
  • We have a select list of customers.
Grammatik
Grundform
select
IPA
GB/səlˈɛkt/
US/səlˈɛkt/
Stavelser och betoning
se - lect (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
Ordformer
Verb
  • Base: select
  • 3rd Person Singular: selects
  • Present Participle: selecting
  • Past: selected
Ordfamilj
Forms
selects verb selecting verb selected verb
Core family
selection noun A2 selective adjective B2
Related words
selectively adverb selectable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
deselect verb
Advanced or less common
selectivity noun C1
Uttryck

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.

Exempel
  • 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.

Exempel
  • You can select from over 50 different courses.
  • Guests may select from a variety of desserts.

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