self
gb/sˈɛlf/ us/sˈɛlf/
A2
อังกฤษ
~ 2300
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
คำนาม
B1
entity
1
A person's own identity
The idea of who you are as a person.
รูปแบบการใช้:
the [adjective] self
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'self' with 'myself' in this noun sense; 'myself' is a pronoun, not the abstract idea of identity.
คำพ้องความหมาย
identity (Refers broadly to who someone is, including social roles and characteristics, not always internal perception.)
คำตรงข้าม
other (Represents someone or something that is not oneself.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
true self
|sense of self
|self-image
|self-awareness
หัวข้อ
psychology
|philosophy
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- I want to know my true self.
- He feels happy with his self.
- She is learning about her self.
คำนาม
A2
entity
2
A person's character or nature
The way a person usually thinks, feels, and acts.
รูปแบบการใช้:
one's [adjective] self
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Some learners confuse 'self' here with 'selfish', which has a negative meaning about caring only for oneself.
คำพ้องความหมาย
personality (Focuses more on outward traits and behavior patterns rather than the whole being.)
คำตรงข้าม
facade (An outward appearance that hides the true nature.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
old self
|my usual self
|be yourself
หัวข้อ
psychology
|daily life
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- She is back to her old self.
- He is not his usual self today.
- Be your best self.
คำนาม
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.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may try to use 'self' alone as a reflexive pronoun in everyday sentences, which is incorrect.
คำพ้องความหมาย
oneself (A full reflexive pronoun used in place of 'self' in isolation.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
self-control
|self-esteem
|self-service
หัวข้อ
grammar
|linguistics
|education
|communication
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- The word 'myself' has 'self' in it.
- We can say 'self-care'.
- 'Self' is part of 'yourself'.
ไวยากรณ์
รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
self
IPA
GB/sˈɛlf/
US/sˈɛlf/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
self (1 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (self)
รูปคำ
Noun
- Base: self
- Plural: self, selves
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
วลีและสำนวน
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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.