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Hans51 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
"self" + words
When we add Self in front of words like self confidence, self esteem, etc. Is there a meaning difference or nuance between self confidence and confidence and so on?
What do you native English speakers think? Thank you so much as usual for your help and time.
What do you native English speakers think? Thank you so much as usual for your help and time.
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Hans51 What do you native English speakers think? It depends on the word. Some can refer to other people instead if 'self-' is not prefixed.
- Hans51 What do you native English speakers think?
- It depends on the word.
- Some can refer to other people instead if 'self-' is not prefixed.
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Hans51What do you native English speakers think?It depends on the word. Some can refer to other people instead if 'self-' is not prefixed.
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"self" is necessary with "esteem" as in this example:
She has low self-esteem.
Self adds the meaning of an internal attribute.
He needs to improve his self-confidence.
She has low self-esteem.
Self adds the meaning of an internal attribute.
He needs to improve his self-confidence.
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