sel

[ sel ]

/ sɛl /

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noun, adjective, pronoun Scot.

self.

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SHALL WE PLAY A "SHALL" VS. "SHOULD" CHALLENGE?

Should you take this quiz on “shall” versus “should”? It should prove to be a quick challenge!

Question 1 of 6

Which form is used to state an obligation or duty someone has?

shall

should

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Words nearby sel

Sekhmet, Sekondi, Sekondi-Takoradi, sekos, Sekt, sel, selachian, seladang, selaginella, selah, Selam

Other definitions for sel (2 of 3)

SEL

abbreviation

social-emotional learning.

Other definitions for sel (3 of 3)

sel.

abbreviation

select.

selected.

selection; selections.

How to use sel in a sentence

If you want to get creative and know I like to cook, some fancy fleur de sel would be thoughtful.
This cauliflower hater likes the vegetable one way only: Pickled|Jim Webster|February 3, 2021|Washington Post
Brush the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper.
Make These Barefoot Contessa Chicken Pot Pies|Ina Garten|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Et interrog de quelle mort, il lui en fit le recit sel qu'il l'avoit entendu en France.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
If you dislike sel-volatile, you ought to try red lavender drops.
A Houseful of Girls|Sarah Tytler

Arevèlé suov ueid te serèrf sov imrap sreinred sel zeyos; évelé ares essiaba's iuq iulec éssiaba ares evèlé's iuq iulec.
Mysterious Psychic Forces|Camille Flammarion
O, if dat io can neit de se Englese sprek vel, ic sel her fader seg how is to pass gecomen.
A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 10 (of 15)|Various
But the expression appears to mean happily in, And he folgede is red on sel, GE 1866; on good sel, id.
Selections from Early Middle English 1130-1250: Part II: Notes|Various

British Dictionary definitions for sel

sel

/ (sɛl) /

noun

a Scot word for self

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