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oneself
pronoun one·self \(ˌ)wən-ˈself, Southern also -ˈsef\
—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
Full 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
2
: one's normal, healthy, or sane condition or self
— be oneself
: to conduct oneself in a usual or fitting manner
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Variants of ONESELF
one·self also one's self \(ˌ)wən-, ˌwənz-\
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First Known Use of ONESELF
1548
ONESELF Defined for Kids
oneself
pronoun one·self \ˌwən-ˈself\
Definition of ONESELF for Kids
: a person's own self <Living by oneself can be lonely.>
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