self — a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɛlf/
Example Sentences
- He talks to himself when he's nervous.
- She made herself a sandwich.
- The cat saw itself in the mirror and got scared.
self
NOUN[/sɛlf/]
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others
The elf on the shelf discovers his true self
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'seolf', which originated from the common Germanic root shared across the Germanic language family. The concept of 'oneself' represents one of the most fundamental notions in human language, emerging with the development of self-awareness and reflexive consciousness.
Breakdown
Old English 'seolf' evolved directly into modern English 'self', maintaining its core meaning of 'one's own person' or 'one's own being' throughout the Germanic language tradition.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He talks to himself when he's nervous.”
“She made herself a sandwich.”
“The cat saw itself in the mirror and got scared.”
“Be yourself, everyone else is taken.”
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