Ingles

select

gb/səlˈɛkt/ us/səlˈɛkt/
A2 Ingles
~ 1700
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa A2 action
1

choose from a set of options

To choose one person or thing from a group.

Padron ng paggamit: to select [something/someone] from [a group]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'select' with 'elect'. 'Elect' is used mainly for choosing people for official positions through voting, while 'select' is more general.
Mga kasingkahulugan
choose (Most common general term; 'select' is slightly more formal.) | pick (More informal and casual than 'select'.)
Mga kasalungat
reject (Means to not choose something or someone.)
Mga kolokasyon
select a candidate |select an option |select text |select a file |select a team
Mga tema
decision-making |daily life |business |core_vocabulary |daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.

Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'select' as an adjective with its verb form. As an adjective, it describes something already chosen, not the action of choosing.
Mga kasingkahulugan
exclusive (Emphasizes being limited to a privileged group.) | elite (Stresses being among the highest quality or status.)
Mga kasalungat
ordinary (Lacking special status or selection.)
Mga kolokasyon
select group |select few |select clientele
Mga tema
quality |status |core_vocabulary |business
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Only a select few can join the club.
  • This is a select group of friends.
  • We have a select list of customers.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
select
IPA
GB/səlˈɛkt/
US/səlˈɛkt/
Mga pantig at diin
se - lect (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
  • Base: select
  • 3rd Person Singular: selects
  • Present Participle: selecting
  • Past: selected
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon

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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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

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