Kilo Lingo

/self/

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Translation

The person you are, with your own character, feelings, and thoughts.

Word origin

From Old English self, meaning one's own person; the word has kept its form for over a thousand years.

Origin
Old English
Root
self
English cognates
myself, yourself

Examples

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Your usual self is the way you normally are.

; .

Words like himself and myself are built from self.

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Your best self is the best version of who you are.

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This word is part of lesson 46.