select — to choose someone or something from a group of people or things
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to choose someone or something from a group of people or things
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈlekt/
Korean meaning: 선택하다, 고르다
Korean pronunciation: 시-렉트 (강세: 렉트)
Example Sentences
- My mom can select the ripest watermelon just by tapping it - it's her superpower!
- Students must select three subjects for next semester.
- He was selected to join the select group of people who can't select what to watch on Netflix.
select
VERB//sɪˈlekt//
to choose someone or something from a group of people or things
to choose someone or something from a group of people or things
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Select and collect for the perfect result!
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Origin
From Latin 'selectus', the past participle of 'seligere', meaning 'to choose' or 'to pick out'. It combines 'se-' (apart) and 'legere' (to gather or read).
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“My mom can select the ripest watermelon just by tapping it - it's her superpower!”
“Students must select three subjects for next semester.”
“He was selected to join the select group of people who can't select what to watch on Netflix.”
“Please select 'Yes' or 'No' to continue.”
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