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Self
01
the overall identity or essence of a person, including the unique combination of traits that makes someone who they are
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Examples
The concept of the self is a central topic in existential philosophy.
02
the person someone typically is, based on their normal feelings and behavior
Examples
He wasn't his usual self after the long trip.
03
specific parts of a person's personality that are displayed in certain contexts or situations
Examples
At the party, she showed her best self by being kind and sociable.
self
01
(used as a combining form) relating to--of or by or to or from or for--the self
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Lexical Tree
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