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select

adjective verb

selected or chosen for special qualifications

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
T
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

sɪˈlɛkt

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. selected or chosen for special qualifications

    “the blue-ribbon event of the season”

adjective

  1. of superior grade

    “choice wines”

verb

  1. pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

    “Take any one of these cards”

In context

Example Sentences

the blue-ribbon event of the season
choice wines
prime beef
prize carnations
quality paper
select peaches
Take any one of these cards
Choose a good husband for your daughter
She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her

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