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English
Etymology
A contracted form of one's self (Mid-16th century). Equivalent to one + -self.
Pronunciation
Pronoun
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 notes
This pronoun can be used for emphasis or to make a verb reflexive.
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See also
English personal pronouns
Dialectal and obsolete or archaic forms are in
italics.