self-ˈmade

  • 11self-made — ADJ: usu ADJ n Self made is used to describe people who have become successful and rich through their own efforts, especially if they started life without money, education, or high social status. He is a self made man. ...a self made millionaire …

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  • 12self-made — /ˈsɛlf meɪd / (say self mayd) adjective 1. having succeeded in life, unaided by inheritance, class background, or other people: *I m a self made man who is a goer. I get things done –aap news, 2000. 2. made by oneself: *Ignoring the threat of… …

  • 13self-made — adjective a self made man or woman has become successful and rich by their own efforts, and did not have advantages like money or a high social position when they started: a self made millionaire …

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  • 14self-made — UK / US adjective a self made man or woman has become successful without help from other people a self made millionaire …

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  • 15ˌself-ˈmade — adj a self made person has become successful despite starting with no particular advantages a self made millionaire[/ex] …

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  • 16self-made — adjective Date: 1615 made such by one s own actions; especially having achieved success or prominence by one s own efforts < a self made man > …

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  • 17self-made — adjective a) Of a person, having achieved success by ones own efforts. My father was the quintessential self made man. b) Of a thing, made by oneself instead of bought or taken over …

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  • 18self-made — {adj.} Having achieved wealth, fame, and success on one s own without outside help. * /John D. Rockefeller is one of the most famous self made men in America./ …

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  • 19self-made — {adj.} Having achieved wealth, fame, and success on one s own without outside help. * /John D. Rockefeller is one of the most famous self made men in America./ …

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  • 20self-made — adj. Self made is used with these nouns: ↑man …

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