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self Definition

self (self)

noun pl. selves

  1. the identity, character, or essential qualities of any person or thing
  2. one's own person as distinct from all others
  3. one's own welfare, interest, or advantage; selfishness obsessed with self

Etymology: ME < OE, prob. < IE *selo- < base *se-, refl. pron., orig. separate, apart (> L sibi, se) + *(o)lo-, pron. suffix: basic sense “itself, by itself”

Informal myself, himself, herself, or yourself tickets for self and wife

adjective

  1. being uniform or the same throughout
  2. of the same kind, nature, color, material, etc. as the rest a self lining, self trim

self Synonyms

self

modif.

of one's self, by one's self, by one's own effort; see alone 1, individual 1.

self Synonyms

self

n.

oneself, one's being, inner nature, ego, individual, person; see also character 2.

self Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • employ: Coach wanted for evenings mainly lessons on a self employed basis.
  • motivate: Monitor your progress in order to keep your self motivated.
  • pen: So just these three covers and a whole pile of self penned beauties from Casal himself.
  • inflict: The " 9/11 self inflicted " thread has now had its name changed by persons unknown.
  • certify: Self certified Mortgages UK Have you been in business for over 3 years?
  • pace: Applications include academic tests, product knowledge tests, attitude surveys, personnel evaluations, self paced study guides, and many others.

Adjective modifier

  • inner: Buddha allowed only " the miracles of the revelation of man's inner self.
  • usual: Geraldine had returned to her usual joyful self by now.
  • former: Dougie Bern, a shadow of his former self, reveals all... or nearly all!
  • sinful: Your old sinful self has died, and your new life is kept with Christ in God.
  • true: Speak with your heart, with your joy, and I will know your true self.
  • him/her: That writer, should think him/her self lucky that they did not include a cartoon of.. .

Modifies a noun

  • catering: Crown Gardens offers stylish luxury self catering accomodation in central Brighton.
  • esteem: Are you looking for a self esteem building program?
  • harm: Throughout the article there are quotes from young people who self harm.
  • confidence: The finding that cannabis reduces driver's self confidence was not moderated by alcohol, which has been shown to have the opposite effect.
  • cottage: There is also a self catering cottage available to rent.
  • defense: By learning a martial art for self defense, you are still training to win the upper hand in a physical contest.

Noun used with modifier

  • luxury: Crown Gardens offers stylish luxury self catering accomodation in central Brighton.
  • florida: Quot hypothesis as in this article florida self employed health insurance form of unused.