Oneself Meaning
/wʌnˈsɛlf/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
pronA person's self: general form of himself, herself, themself or yourself.
Sentence Examples
To have doubts about oneself is the first sign of intelligence.
The most important thing is thinking for oneself.
It is important to treat oneself with kindness and respect daily.
CEFR Practice Quiz
One must learn to rely on ____ in difficult situations.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It is important to take care of ____ before trying to help others in times of crisis.
Word Origin & History
A contracted form of one's self (Mid-16th century). Equivalent to one + -self.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"If attending to your childhood wounds and responding with kindness feels selfish, it is important to remember that compassion for oneself often makes people more compassionate to others, Lev said."
— 2025 April 28, Madeline Holcombe, “It might be time to ‘reparent’ yourself. Here’s how to get started”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
One must learn to rely on ____ in difficult situations.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It is important to take care of ____ before trying to help others in times of crisis.