second self

sec·ond self

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sek-uh nd self]
- /ˈsɛk ənd sɛlf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sek-uh nd self]
- /ˈsɛk ənd sɛlf/

Definitions of second self words

noun second self one who associates so closely with a given person as to assume that person's mode of behavior, personality, beliefs, etc. 1
noun second self a person so intimately associated with another as to have taken on many of that person's personality traits, attitudes, beliefs, etc. 0

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Origin of second self

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1580-90

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Parts of speech for Second self

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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second self popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for second self

noun second self

alter ego — Your alter ego is the other side of your personality from the one which people normally see.
chip off the old block — a person who resembles one of his or her parents in behaviour
fidus achates — a faithful friend or companion
gal friday — Older Use: Sometimes Offensive. a woman who acts as a general assistant in a business office or to an executive and has a wide variety of especially secretarial and clerical duties.
man friday — a male assistant to an administrator or executive; right-hand man.

All 5 Synonyms of second self