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alter ego
1. Another side of oneself; a second self; another aspect of one's self: "The characters Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde were alter egos in a literary tale of horror."
2. An intimate friend or a constant companion; an inseparable friend.
3. A very close and trusted friend who seems almost a part of yourself.
4. A second self; a perfect substitute or deputy: "His assistant manager acts as his alter ego when he is not in the office."
2. An intimate friend or a constant companion; an inseparable friend.
3. A very close and trusted friend who seems almost a part of yourself.
4. A second self; a perfect substitute or deputy: "His assistant manager acts as his alter ego when he is not in the office."
alter ego
The other "I" [ego].
An inseparable friend [your other self].
The idea is that an alter ego may be considered as speaking or acting for the other self within oneself.
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Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group A
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“alter ego”
alter ego
1. Another self.
2. A very close friend.
2. A very close friend.
"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde were alter egos in a tale of horror."
This entry is located in the following unit:
allo-, alter- +
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