oneself

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oneself

  • /wʌnˈsɛlf/

Rhymes with -ɛlf

Where it comes from

A contracted form of one's self (Mid-16th century). Equivalent to one + -self.

pronoun

  1. reflexive A person's self: general form of himself, herself, themselves or yourself. Teaching oneself to swim can be dangerous.

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