self

Speech parts

1. self - Noun

2. self - Adjective

3. self - Verb

4. self - Pronoun

5. Self - Proper noun

Meaning

Same; particular; very; identical.

The individual as the object of his own reflective consciousness; the man viewed by his own cognition as the subject of all his mental phenomena, the agent in his own activities, the subject of his own feelings, and the possessor of capacities and character; a person as a distinct individual; a being regarded as having personality.

Hence, personal interest, or love of private interest; selfishness; as, self is his whole aim.

Personification; embodiment.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ego myself oneself own character individual person mind identity spirit soul personality psyche himself themselves
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Antonyms

god other some several few group
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Hypernyms

individual person soul consciousness mortal somebody

Hyponyms

anima number one

Phrases with the word

best self Self-perception self-incompatible self-propelled gun self-limiting self-reinforce

Derivatives

selves

Anagrams

FLES LSFE

Examples

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self. Confucius

It is not the self-critical who reveals his humility (for does not everyone have some how to put up with himself?). Rather, it is the man who continues to love the person who has criticized him. John Climacus

To write is to read one's own self. Max Frisch

I cured my self but I amputated my nose in the process. Arabic Proverb

Self exaltation is the fool's paradise. Italian Proverb

If they say you are good, ask you self if it be true. Spanish Proverb

Close letter words and terms

Seleucus I Nicator Seleukid selexipag self - evident self acceptance self admirer