Definition & Meaning of "self"in English

Self

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

singular

not gender specific

Examples

The concept of the self is a central topic in existential philosophy.

the person someone typically is, based on their normal feelings and behavior

Examples

He wasn't his usual self after the long trip.

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

(used as a combining form) relating to--of or by or to or from or for--the self

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

relational

ungradable

domain

identity, psychology, philosophy

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