self

/ˈsɛlf/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: selves · selfs · selfing · selfed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Myself, oneself.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bản thân mình

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PronounRegister: humorous

Examples

I made out a cheque, payable to self, which cheered me up somewhat.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

One individual's personality, character, demeanor, or disposition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tính cách, nhân cách, vẻ ngoài hoặc tính tình của một người

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Noun

Examples

She remained her usual cheerful self despite recent setbacks

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

The subject of one's own experience of phenomena: perception, emotions, thoughts.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chủ thể của trải nghiệm của một người về các hiện tượng

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Noun

Examples

Portia: To these injunctions every one doth swear That comes to hazard for my worthless self.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To fertilize by the same individual; to self-fertilize or self-pollinate.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho cây trồng thụ phấn bằng chính nó

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “self” mean?

Myself, oneself.

Is “self” formal or informal?

self is generally humorous.