Oneself

Pronunciation

• IPA: /wÊŒnˈsÉ›lf/

Origin

A contracted form of one's self

Full definition of oneself

Pronoun

1. The person, previously mentioned.One can teach oneself to do this.
2. A person's self - a general form of himself, herself or yourselfTeaching oneself to swim can be dangerous.

Usage notes

This pronoun can be used for emphasis or to make a verb reflexive.

Synonyms

• one's self

Derived terms

• be oneself
• by oneself