Word a Day
ego
What does ego mean?
ego (noun): the self, especially with a sense of self-importance.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce ego?
/ˈiɡoʊ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does ego come from?
Borrowed from Latin ego (“I”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Test yourself: do you know “ego”?
Tap an answer to check it. The same questions the app asks.
What does “ego” mean?
a component that is added to something to improve it
Not quite: that's what addition means.
the self, especially with a sense of self-importance
Right! That's what “ego” means.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Not quite: that's what award means.
a paved part of road, usually in a village or a town
Not quite: that's what street means.
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