self

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Noun

selfSingular
selvesPlural
1

A person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action.

She spent time reflecting on her true self.

2

One's own interests, welfare, or advantage.

He always puts self before others.

3

A person's particular nature or personality; the qualities that make a person individual or unique.

She's trying to find her true self.

Pronoun

1

Used reflexively as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to the person or thing previously mentioned as the subject of the clause.

She looked at herself in the mirror.