[sɛlf], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
(e.g: our alienation from our true selves)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English self, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zelf and German selbe. Early use was emphatic, expressing the sense ‘(I) myself’, ‘(he) himself’, etc. The verb dates from the early 20th century

[sɛlf], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a trimming or cover) of the same material and colour as the rest of the item
(e.g: a button-through style with self belt)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English self, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zelf and German selbe. Early use was emphatic, expressing the sense ‘(I) myself’, ‘(he) himself’, etc. The verb dates from the early 20th century

[sɛlf], (Verb)

Definitions:
- self-pollinate; self-fertilize
(e.g: a variety that selfs itself loses lots of vigour in the progeny)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English self, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zelf and German selbe. Early use was emphatic, expressing the sense ‘(I) myself’, ‘(he) himself’, etc. The verb dates from the early 20th century