one·self
| \ (ˌ)wən-ˈself
, Southern also -ˈsef \
, Southern also -ˈsef \
variants:
or less commonly one's self \
(ˌ)wən-
, ˌwənz-
\
, 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 20 May. 2022.
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Kids Definition of oneself
: a person's own self
Living by oneself can be lonely.
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