be oneself

be one·self

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Definitions of be oneself words

noun be oneself to function physically and mentally as one normally does 3
noun be oneself to be natural or sincere 3
idioms be oneself be oneself, to be in one's normal state of mind or physical condition. to be unaffected and sincere: One makes more friends by being oneself than by putting on airs. 1
idioms be oneself by oneself, without a companion; alone. through one's own efforts; unaided: to become a millionaire by oneself. 1
idioms be oneself come to oneself, Also, come to. to regain consciousness. to regain one's self-possession; come to one's senses. Also, come to one's self. 1
verb be oneself (Idiomatic) To behave or act naturally, without regard to how this behavior is perceived by others. 0

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1540-50; shortened form of one's self

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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