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PRONUNCIATION OF SELBY

Selby  [ˈsɛlbɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SELBY

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Selby is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SELBY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Selby

Coordinates: 53°46′54″N 1°04′13″W / 53.781789°N 1.070309°W / 53.781789; -1.070309 Selby is a town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. Situated 14 miles south of the city of York, along the course of the River Ouse, Selby is the largest and, with a population of 13,012, most populous settlement of the wider Selby local government district. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, much of the wealth of the town was facilitated via Selby's position upon the banks of the River Ouse. In the past, Selby had a large shipbuilding industry and was an important port, for the most part due to the Selby Canal which brought trade from the city of Leeds. Selby is home to Selby Town who play in the Northern Counties East Football League.

Definition of Selby in the English dictionary

The definition of Selby in the dictionary is an inland port in N England, in North Yorkshire, on the River Ouse: centre for a coalfield since 1983: agricultural products. Pop: 15 807.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SELBY


Appleby
ˈæpəlbɪ
astilbe
əˈstɪlbɪ
bilby
ˈbɪlbɪ
Colby
ˈkɒlbɪ
Dimbleby
ˈdɪmbəlbɪ
Dolby
ˈdɒlbɪ
Philby
ˈfɪlbɪ
trilbies
ˈtrɪlbɪ
trilby
ˈtrɪlbɪ
Welby
ˈwɛlbɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SELBY

Sejm
Sekhmet
Sekondi
sekos
Sekt
sel
sel-sync
selachian
seladang
selaginella
selah
selamlik
Selangor
selcouth
seld
Selden

WORDS THAT END LIKE SELBY

aby
baby
bobby
by
by and by
chubby
Darby
derby
hereby
hobby
hubby
lobby
nearby
on stand-by
roller derby
ruby
rugby
stand by
standby
thereby

Synonyms and antonyms of Selby in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Selby» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SELBY

Find out the translation of Selby to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Selby from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Selby» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

塞尔比
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Selby
570 millions of speakers

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Selby
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सेल्बी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سيلبي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Селби
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Selby
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মধ্যে Selby
260 millions of speakers

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Selby
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Selby
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Selby
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

セルビー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

셀비
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Selby
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Selby
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Selby
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सेल्बी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Selby
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Selby
65 millions of speakers

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Selby
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Селбі
40 millions of speakers

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Selby
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Selby
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Selby
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Selby
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Selby
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Selby

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SELBY»

The term «Selby» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.166 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SELBY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Selby

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELBY»

Discover the use of Selby in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Selby and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Selby Is in Your Place
This book consists of over thirty profiles, many of which have never-before-seen, selected exclusively for the book.
Todd Selby, 2010
2
Understanding Hubert Selby, Jr
In this study, James Giles examines the controversial writer's four novels and one collection of short stories to make the case that Selby's writings represent an innovative merger of both "naturalistic" and "surrealistic" modes.
James Richard Giles, 1998
3
Requiem for a Dream: A Novel
Tragic and captivating, Requiem for a Dream is one of Selby’s most powerful works, and an indelible portrait of the ravages of addiction.
Hubert Selby, 2011
4
Quiet Your Mind
In Quiet Your Mind, he offers an easy-to-follow mind-management process to help people let go of stressful mental habits and enter a more heart-centered, intuitive, and peaceful engagement with everyday life.
John Selby, 2010
5
Last Exit to Brooklyn
The decadence and violence of the urban streets is graphically portrayed in a novel set in a New York slum
Hubert Selby, 1964
6
The Demon: A Novel
Shocking and enthralling, The Demon is an unflinching meditation on male vanity by one of the most acclaimed and original writers of the twentieth century.
Hubert Selby, 2011
7
Selby's Secret
To coincide with the summer school holidays, HarperCollins will re-release four Selby favourites with a fresh new look. Selby's Secret Selby's secret is that he is the only talking dog in Australia and, perhaps, the world.
Duncan Ball, 2011
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The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens illustrated dictionary of ...
"The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Illustrated Dictionary of Orchid Genera is the most comprehensive and extensively illustrated account of orchid genera to date.
Peggy Alrich, Wesley E. Higgins, Bruce F. Hansen, 2008
9
The Revolution in Virginia, 1775-1783
Unsurpassed as a single-volume history, John E. Selby's masterpiece analyzes the political, administrative, and military history of Virginia during the American Revolution.
John E. Selby, 2007
10
Selby Scrambled
This twelfth collection of stories in the bestselling Selby series is guaranteed to blow your mind and leave you gasping with laughter. Ages 7-12
Duncan Ball, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELBY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Selby is used in the context of the following news items.
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Trinidad and Tobago Prison Escapee Christopher Selby Surrenders …
Christopher Selby, 30, a prison escapee from Trinidad and Tobago, surrendered to authorities on Sunday night, C News reported. He is currently being held at ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
2
Lee Selby wins world title but Kevin Mitchell misses out
Selby established his jab early and also landed with a peach of an uppercut in the opening round, although Gradovich did get through with a couple of right ... «BBC Sport, May 15»
3
World Snooker Championship: Anthony McGill beats Mark Selby
Defending champion Mark Selby suffered a surprise defeat by qualifier Anthony McGill in the second round of the World Championship at the Crucible. «BBC Sport, Apr 15»
4
World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby beats Kurt Maflin 10-9
Defending champion Mark Selby survived a major scare to narrowly beat Kurt Maflin 10-9 in the first round of the World Championship at the Crucible. The world ... «BBC Sport, Apr 15»
5
World Championships: Mark Selby 'felt pressure' after 2014 win
Selby - who lost to John Higgins in the World Championship final in 2007 - says he "cannot wait" to walk out at the Crucible as champion, but is aware that no ... «BBC Sport, Apr 15»
6
China Open: Mark Selby beats Gary Wilson in final
The World Championship gets under way in Sheffield on 18 April, with Selby hoping to match last year's feat when he beat Ronnie O'Sullivan in the final. «BBC Sport, Apr 15»
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Pain in the neck for Mark Selby but he books second-round spot …
'Yesterday I pulled my neck again, as I did a few years ago. So I felt a bit uncomfortable out there,' said Selby. 'Hopefully it won't be as bad as it was before and ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»
8
Masters 2015: Mark Selby beaten by Shaun Murphy in first round
World champion Mark Selby was knocked out in the first round of the Masters as he was ... Murphy, 32, held a 5-1 lead, before fellow Englishman Selby won four ... «BBC Sport, Jan 15»
9
UK Championship 2014: David Morris beats Mark Selby
Morris clinched victory with a match-winning break of 79 in the 10th frame and had earlier fired a match-best 126 against Selby, who was runner-up to Neil ... «BBC Sport, Nov 14»
10
Mark Selby dedicates World Championship title to late father
"My father died when I was 16, two months before I turned professional, and his last words were, 'I want you to become world champion'," said Selby, who ... «BBC News, May 14»

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