oneself

pronoun

one·self | \ (ˌ)wən-ˈself

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, Southern also -ˈsef \

variants: or less commonly one's self \ (ˌ)wən-

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, ˌwənz- \

Definition of oneself

1 : a person's self : one's own self —used reflexively as object of a preposition or verb or for emphasis in various constructions It is important to have good feelings about oneself.

2 : one's normal, healthy, or sane condition or self the need to protect oneself from danger

be oneself

: to conduct oneself in a usual or fitting manner under such conditions one could not be oneself

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“Oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oneself. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.

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oneself

pronoun

English Language Learners Definition of oneself

formal

—used as the object of a verb or preposition when one is the stated subject or is understood to be the subject

—used for emphasis to refer again to the subject when one is the subject

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oneself

pronoun

one·self | \ ˌwən-ˈself

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Kids Definition of oneself

: a person's own self Living by oneself can be lonely.

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