Alter Ego

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːltər ˈiːɡoʊ/

Definitions of alter ego

noun a close and trusted friend who is very similar to oneself

Example Sentences

A1 My alter ego is a superhero who saves the day.

A2 In the movie, the main character's alter ego is a cunning villain.

B1 Many artists use their alter ego to explore different aspects of their creativity.

B2 The author's alter ego in the novel represents his inner struggles and desires.

C1 The businessman's alter ego is a philanthropist who donates millions to charity.

C2 The singer's alter ego allows her to express emotions and stories she wouldn't otherwise share.

Examples of alter ego in a Sentence

formal The alter ego of the famous actor was a well-respected doctor in real life.

informal My alter ego on the weekends is a karaoke superstar.

slang When I put on my alter ego costume, I become a total party animal.

figurative Her alter ego, Fearless Fiona, comes out whenever she faces a challenge.

Grammatical Forms of alter ego

• past tense: altered
• plural: alter egos
• comparative: more alter ego
• superlative: most alter ego
• present tense: alters
• future tense: will alter ego
• perfect tense: have altered
• continuous tense: is altering
• singular: alter ego
• positive degree: alter ego
• infinitive: to alter ego
• gerund: alter egoing
• participle: altered

Origin and Evolution of alter ego

First Known Use: 1537 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'alter ego' originates from Latin, where 'alter' means other and 'ego' means I. It was used in Roman law to refer to a second self or trusted friend who acted as a person's representative.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'alter ego' has come to be used in psychology to describe a person's secondary or alternative personality, as well as in literature and popular culture to refer to a character who is a reflection or counterpart of the main character.