Phrase guide

to oneself

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Tending not to interact with others; introverted; reserved.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • John was very shy and to himself when he went to school that day.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From keep to oneself.