Meaning & use
Oneself
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The reflexive form of the indefinite pronoun 'one', used to refer back to the person represented by 'one' in a general statement.
See it in a sentence
It is important to take care of oneself, especially during stressful times.
One should never talk about oneself too much at a dinner party.
A note on using this word
Used in formal or generic statements where 'one' serves as the subject, common in British English more than American.
Words with a similar meaning
himself or herselfyourself
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