oneself; self
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplespronoun
oneself; itself; myself; yourself (reflexive, emphasizing lack of external force)
Used to refer back to the subject of the sentence, often to emphasize that an action is performed by the subject on its own, without outside help.
With one's own hands, one can have ample food and clothing.
I'll go buy the shoes myself.
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The bottle couldn't have fallen over by itself; someone must have touched it.
This new type of passenger plane was manufactured by our country itself.
Children should learn to pack their schoolbags themselves.
pronoun
one's own; my own (used before a noun to indicate a close relationship)
Placed before a noun as an attributive to indicate possession or a close connection to the speaker or a relevant person.
We're family/on the same side; no need to stand on ceremony.
This is my own family's business.
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We must unite our own brothers.
He's always thinking about the development of his own company.
You should take care of your own body.