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- [bahy wuhn-self, wuhnz-]
- /baɪ wʌnˈsɛlf, wʌnz-/
- /baɪ ˌwʌnˈself/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy wuhn-self, wuhnz-]
- /baɪ wʌnˈsɛlf, wʌnz-/
Definitions of by oneself words
- idioms by 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 by oneself by oneself, without a companion; alone. through one's own efforts; unaided: to become a millionaire by oneself. 1
- idioms by 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
- preposition by oneself Alone; without assistance or help from others. 0
- preposition by oneself Alone, without another's company. 0
- preposition by oneself (rare) Used other than as an idiom: see by, oneself. 0
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Origin of by oneself
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; shortened form of one's self
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Parts of speech for By oneself
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
by oneself popularity
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".
by oneself usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for by oneself
adv by oneself
- down — from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.
- alone — When you are alone, you are not with any other people.
- away — If someone or something moves or is moved away from a place, they move or are moved so that they are no longer there. If you are away from a place, you are not in the place where people expect you to be.
- separately — to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.
- out — away from, or not in, the normal or usual place, position, state, etc.: out of alphabetical order; to go out to dinner.
adj by oneself
- solitary — alone; without companions; unattended: a solitary passer-by.
- desolate — A desolate place is empty of people and lacking in comfort.
- isolated — compact
- deserted — abandoned; forsaken: the problems of deserted wives and children.
- reclusive — a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, often for religious meditation.
Antonyms for by oneself
adv by oneself
- middle — equally distant from the extremes or outer limits; central: the middle point of a line; the middle singer in a trio.
- together — into or in one gathering, company, mass, place, or body: to call the people together.
- dependently — relying on someone or something else for aid, support, etc.
- generally — usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
- objectively — something that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; purpose; goal; target: the objective of a military attack; the objective of a fund-raising drive.
adj by oneself
- sociable — inclined to associate with or be in the company of others.
- loved — held in deep affection; cherished: loved companions; much-loved friends.
- inhabited — having inhabitants; occupied; lived in or on: an inhabited island.
- populated — to inhabit; live in; be the inhabitants of.
- befriended — to make friends or become friendly with; act as a friend to; help; aid: to befriend the poor and the weak.
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