Id
/ˌaɪˈdiː/
Definitions
2 meaningsA card, document, or piece of information used to prove a person's identity.
/ˌaɪˈdiː/
A piece of information or a document that proves who you are.
Can I see your ID, please?
💡 Simply: It's like a secret password or a card that tells people who you are. Imagine you're trying to get into a movie, and they ask for your *id*. It's like saying, 'Hey, I'm me!'
👶 For kids: A special card or paper that says who you are.
More Examples
She lost her ID and couldn't get into the building.
You must present a valid photo ID to vote.
How It's Used
"You need to show your ID to buy alcohol."
"The guard checked my ID before letting me in."
In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind in which innate instinctive impulses and primary processes are manifest.
/ˈɪd/
A concept in psychology related to the unconscious drives.
The id seeks immediate gratification.
💡 Simply: In your mind, there's a part called the *id*. It’s the part that wants what it wants, right away, like wanting to eat all the candy or sleep all day.
👶 For kids: A part of your brain that wants to do things right now!
More Examples
The superego and ego balance the desires of the id.
Understanding the id is crucial in psychoanalysis.
How It's Used
"Freud's theory posits that the id is driven by basic instincts."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
lost ID
Describes the state of having misplaced one's identification document.
"I can't believe I've lost my ID! Now I can't get into the club."
Shortening of 'identification', derived from the Latin 'idem' (same).
The use of 'id' as an abbreviation for identification has been common since the mid-20th century. The term in psychology dates back to the early 20th century.
Memory tip
Think of an *I.D.* card – it helps *identify* you!
Word Origin
"same"