ஆங்கிலம்

self

gb/sˈɛlf/ us/sˈɛlf/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2300
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
1

A person's own identity

The idea of who you are as a person.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the [adjective] self
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'self' with 'myself' in this noun sense; 'myself' is a pronoun, not the abstract idea of identity.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
identity (Refers broadly to who someone is, including social roles and characteristics, not always internal perception.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
other (Represents someone or something that is not oneself.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
true self |sense of self |self-image |self-awareness
கருப்பொருள்கள்
psychology |philosophy |emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I want to know my true self.
  • He feels happy with his self.
  • She is learning about her self.
பெயர்ச்சொல் A2 entity
2

A person's character or nature

The way a person usually thinks, feels, and acts.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: one's [adjective] self
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners confuse 'self' here with 'selfish', which has a negative meaning about caring only for oneself.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
personality (Focuses more on outward traits and behavior patterns rather than the whole being.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
facade (An outward appearance that hides the true nature.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
old self |my usual self |be yourself
கருப்பொருள்கள்
psychology |daily life |relationships |emotions |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • She is back to her old self.
  • He is not his usual self today.
  • Be your best self.
பெயர்ச்சொல் 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.

பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may try to use 'self' alone as a reflexive pronoun in everyday sentences, which is incorrect.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
oneself (A full reflexive pronoun used in place of 'self' in isolation.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
self-control |self-esteem |self-service
கருப்பொருள்கள்
grammar |linguistics |education |communication
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The word 'myself' has 'self' in it.
  • We can say 'self-care'.
  • 'Self' is part of 'yourself'.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
self
IPA
GB/sˈɛlf/
US/sˈɛlf/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
self (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (self)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: self
  • Plural: self, selves
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
selves noun
Core family
selfish adjective B1 selfishly adverb selfishness noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
selfless adjective B2 selflessly adverb selflessness noun
Advanced or less common
selfhood noun C2
சொற்றொடர்கள்

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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

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