oneself

== English == === Etymology === A contracted form of one's self (Mid-16th century). Equivalent to one +‎ -self. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /wʌnˈsɛlf/ Rhymes: -ɛlf === 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. ==== Usage notes ==== This pronoun can be used for emphasis or to make a verb reflexive. ==== Synonyms ==== one's self one's ass ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also ===