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Word: Self
Speech Type: Noun
Old English self, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zelf and German selbe. Early use was emphatic, expressing the sense ‘(I) myself’, ‘(he) himself’, etc. The verb dates from the early 20th century
sɛlf
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Short Definition:person's essential being that distinguishes them from others
Examples:- our alienation from our true selves
- guilt can be turned against the self
- language is an aspect of a person's sense of self
Word: Self
Speech Type: Adjective
sɛlf
(of a trimming or cover) of the same material and colour as the rest of the item
Short Definition:(of trimming or cover) of same material and colour as rest of item
Examples:- a button-through style with self belt
Word: Self
Speech Type: Verb
sɛlf
self-pollinate; self-fertilize
Short Definition:self-pollinate
Examples:- a variety that selfs itself loses lots of vigour in the progeny
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