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self

Pronunciation: [/sɛlf/]

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self: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use self in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “personal identity”

(noun) used to talk about you as an individual or your own personal feelings and thoughts. It's about understanding who you are and what you want.

Example

She needed some time to focus on self-care and recharge.

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He neglected his self-worth and ended up feeling unhappy.

Example

How can you improve your self-confidence?

Context: “psychology”

(noun) the part of a person that thinks about themselves and their own actions. It's like the 'me' part of you that makes decisions and reflects on your choices.

Example

Learning to listen to your self can help you make better decisions.

Example

She often ignores her self and ends up regretting her choices.

Example

How can we better understand our own self?

Context: “physical body”

(noun) used to talk about the physical being of a person. It refers to your actual body and physical characteristics.

Example

He took care of his self by eating well and exercising regularly.

Example

She neglected her self and suffered from health issues.

Example

Why is it important to take care of your self?

How to pronounce self

Pronunciation: [/sɛlf/]

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