Self ( noun , pronoun )

(As a noun)

Self ( noun )

1. A person's essential being that distinguishes them from others.
2. The individual as the object of his or her own reflective consciousness.
3. The individual's typical characteristics or identity.
4. A person's own interests or pleasure.

Origin:

Old english seolf, of germanic origin; related to dutch zelf and german selbst.

Examples:

1. He struggled to find his true self.
2. The self is a constantly changing entity.
3. She was not true to her self.
4. He put his own self before the needs of others.

(As a pronoun)

Self ( pronoun )

1. A person's essential being that distinguishes them from others.
2. The individual as the object of his or her own reflective consciousness.
3. The individual's typical characteristics or identity.
4. A person's own interests or pleasure.

Origin:

Old english seolf, of germanic origin; related to dutch zelf and german selbst.

Examples:

1. He struggled to find his true self.
2. The self is a constantly changing entity.
3. She was not true to her self.
4. He put his own self before the needs of others.