oneself
EnglishEdit
EtymologyEdit
A contracted form of one's self. Equivalent to one + -self.
PronunciationEdit
PronounEdit
oneself (reflexive form of the indefinite personal pronoun one, formerly sometimes two words: one's self)
- A person's self: general form of himself, herself, themself or yourself.
- Teaching oneself to swim can be dangerous.
Usage notesEdit
This pronoun can be used for emphasis or to make a verb reflexive.
SynonymsEdit
Derived termsEdit
TranslationsEdit
a person's self: general form of himself, herself, themself or yourself
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See alsoEdit
English personal pronouns