Self: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
self
[ sษlf ]
referring to the subject of a sentence
A person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action.
Synonyms
me, myself, ones own self, oneself, the author, the speaker.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| self |
Used in a philosophical or psychological context to refer to one's entire being, identity, or individuality.
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| me |
Used as a personal pronoun in everyday conversation to refer to oneself as the object of a verb or preposition.
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| myself |
Used for emphasis or to refer back to the subject of the sentence when it is the same person; often used reflexively or for emphasis.
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Examples of usage
- I need to work on improving myself.
- I can't believe I let myself down like that.
- She is always true to herself.
individual's identity or character
One's own individuality or essence.
Synonyms
character, essence, identity, individuality, personality.
Examples of usage
- She has a strong sense of self.
- He is confident in himself.
Translations
Translations of the word "self" in other languages:
๐ต๐น eu mesmo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฏเค
๐ฉ๐ช selbst
๐ฎ๐ฉ diri sendiri
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะผ
๐ต๐ฑ siebie
๐ฏ๐ต ่ชๅ (ใใถใ)
๐ซ๐ท moi-mรชme
๐ช๐ธ yo mismo
๐น๐ท kendim
๐ฐ๐ท ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุณู
๐จ๐ฟ sรกm
๐ธ๐ฐ sรกm
๐จ๐ณ ่ชๅทฑ (zรฌjว)
๐ธ๐ฎ sam
๐ฎ๐ธ sjรกlfur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉะทัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถzรผm
๐ฒ๐ฝ yo mismo
Etymology
The word 'self' originated from Old English 'sylf', meaning 'one's own person, -self'. It has roots in Proto-Germanic and is related to the Dutch 'zelf' and the German 'selb'. The concept of self has been a topic of philosophical and psychological discussion for centuries, exploring the nature of individual identity and consciousness.
See also: selfhood, selfish, selfless, selflessly, selflessness, unselfish, unselfishly.