Cool MateMeaning of Select
In simple words: To choose something or someone from a group.
Select in a sentence
- Please select the option that best fits your needs.
- You need to select a piece of fruit from the basket.
- The committee will select the best candidate for the job.
- Make sure to select the right settings before starting the machine.
- She decided to select the blue dress for the event.
- In programming, you can select elements from an array.
- Some websites allow users to select their preferred language.
- He found it difficult to select a favorite movie from the list.
- In a competition, judges will select the winner based on their performance.
- You can select multiple files to delete at once.
How to use Select
Use 'select' when talking about making a choice, especially in formal contexts or when referring to choices in applications or processes. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler words like 'pick' might be more appropriate.
Grammar pattern
select + object
Memory hint
Think of 'select' as 'selection' — you make a choice from a selection.
Related words
Collocations with Select
- carefully
- specially
- specifically
- allow somebody to
- enable somebody to
- according to
- as
- for
- be selected on the basis of
- well selected
Common mistakes with Select
- Confused with 'elect' which means to choose someone for a position.
- Using 'select' as a standalone word without an object.
- Mistaking 'select' for 'collect' which has a different meaning.
Select appears in
Select in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يختار
اختيار شيء أو شخص من مجموعة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নির্বাচন করা
একটি দল থেকে কিছু বা কাউকে বেছে নেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Auswählen
Etwas oder jemanden aus einer Gruppe auswählen.
- SpanishEspañol
Seleccionar
Elegir algo o a alguien de un grupo.
- Persianفارسی
انتخاب کردن
انتخاب کردن چیزی یا کسی از یک گروه.
- FrenchFrançais
Choisir, Sélectionner
Choisir quelque chose ou quelqu'un dans un groupe.
- Hindiहिन्दी
चुनना
किसी समूह से कुछ या किसी को चुनना।
- ItalianItaliano
Selezionare
Scegliere qualcosa o qualcuno da un gruppo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Selecionar
Escolher algo ou alguém de um grupo.
- RussianРусский
Выбрать
Выбрать что-то или кого-то из группы.
- Urduاردو
منتخب کرنا، چننا
کسی گروہ میں سے کسی چیز یا کسی کو منتخب کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
选择
从一组中选择某物或某人。
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Frequently asked questions about Select
What does Select mean?
To choose something or someone from a group.
What is the definition of Select?
to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
How do you use Select in a sentence?
Please select the option that best fits your needs.
Can you give another example of Select?
You need to select a piece of fruit from the basket.
What are synonyms for Select?
Common alternatives include choose, pick, decide, elect, number.
What is the opposite of Select?
Opposite meanings include reject, dismiss.
What words go with Select?
It commonly pairs with carefully, specially, specifically, allow somebody to, enable somebody to, according to, as, for, be selected on the basis of, well selected.
What are common mistakes when using Select?
Confused with 'elect' which means to choose someone for a position. Using 'select' as a standalone word without an object. Mistaking 'select' for 'collect' which has a different meaning.
How do you pronounce Select?
US: /["/sɪˈlekt/","/sɪˈlekts/","/sɪˈlektɪd/","/sɪˈlektɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/sɪˈlekt/","/sɪˈlekts/","/sɪˈlektɪd/","/sɪˈlektɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Select?
Use 'select' when talking about making a choice, especially in formal contexts or when referring to choices in applications or processes. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler words like 'pick' might be more appropriate.
What CEFR level is Select?
"Select" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.