Alter-ego
Definition
(noun) A second self, often contrasting with the original
Examples
“His alter-ego as a rock star was completely different from his usual introverted self.”
“My alter-ego handles phone calls for me.”
“At karaoke, Lena's alter-ego comes out fast.”
“He said his alter-ego was named Duke.”
“By Friday night, her alter-ego had taken over the whole costume party in Brooklyn.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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