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alter-ego

 

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Noun alter-ego has 1 sense
  1. alter ego - a very close and trusted friend who seems almost a part of yourself
    --1 is a kind of friend

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Alter Ego

Description:

An alter ego refers to a secondary personality or an alternative version of oneself that exists within a person. It is often the embodiment of one's hidden desires, characteristics, or personas.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. Superman's alter ego, Clark Kent, leads a rather ordinary life as a reporter.

2. The author's main character in the book is her alter ego, representing her deepest fears and aspirations.

As a popular usage:

1. Many celebrities adopt an alter ego to distance themselves from their public image.

2. In online gaming, players often create alter egos with different personas and abilities.

As a local usage:

1. Among close friends, John's alter ego is known to be a prankster and troublemaker.

2. In the local comedy scene, the comedian often performs as his alter ego, a hilarious and flamboyant character.

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