Word
selves
US/ˈsɛɫvz/
UK/sˈɛlvz/
Definitions
01plural of self
n. more than one 'self' — used when talking about the identities of several people.
n. the plural form of 'self', denoting the individual identities or personalities of a group of people.
“After the long holiday, they all felt like their normal selves again.”
“The workshop encouraged the participants to reflect on how their public selves often differed from their private identities.”
Pitfall
They were their usual selfs today.
They were their usual selves today.
The plural of 'self' is always 'selves', following the standard English pattern for words ending in -f.
Synonyms
02facets of personality
n. the different parts of one person's character that appear in different situations.
n. the various aspects or manifestations of an individual's personality, often viewed as distinct internal entities.
“She felt as though her professional and creative selves were in conflict.”
“Modern psychology often explores the idea of multiple selves, suggesting that an individual may possess different internal personas for different social contexts.”
Academic
Real-World Examples
“Her words, actions and example gave people permission to be their truest selves.” “The research also shows that the way consumers think about the future and how they connect to their future selves can affect how they respond to advertising.” Scan code
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