🎁 A holiday package to celebrate the season! Click here and shop now!

TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

Self-improvement vs self improvement

Both "self-improvement" and "self improvement" are correct, but the hyphenated version "self-improvement" is more commonly used in English. The hyphen helps to clarify that the two words are acting as a single concept.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 591 views

Self-improvement

This is the correct and more commonly used form in English.

Use "self-improvement" when referring to the act or process of improving oneself.

Examples:

  • She is dedicated to self-improvement through daily meditation.
  • Self-improvement requires commitment and perseverance.
  • The workshop focused on techniques for self-improvement.
  • Self-improvement is a personal journey of growth and development.
  • Many people turn to self-improvement books for inspiration.

Alternatives:

  • personal development
  • self-growth
  • self-help
  • self-care
  • self-awareness

self improvement

This is also correct but less common in English.

While less common, "self improvement" can still be used to refer to the process of improving oneself.

Examples:

  • He has made significant self improvement in his communication skills.
  • Self improvement is a continuous journey of learning and growth.
  • The company encourages self improvement through training programs.
  • Self improvement requires self-reflection and goal-setting.
  • She is dedicated to self improvement in all aspects of her life.

Alternatives:

  • personal growth
  • self-development
  • self-advancement
  • self-enhancement
  • self-progress

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!

×

💝 TextRanch Holidays Offer! 💝️

25% special discount
Stock up on credits for the entire year!

Grab this offer now!