"to oneself" meaning in English

See to oneself in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more to oneself [comparative], most to oneself [superlative]
Etymology: From keep to oneself. Etymology templates: {{m|en|keep to oneself}} keep to oneself Head templates: {{en-adj}} to oneself (comparative more to oneself, superlative most to oneself)
  1. (informal) Tending not to interact with others; introverted; reserved. Tags: informal Synonyms: to-oneself Related terms: All pages with in the title (english: to oneself)
    Sense id: en-to_oneself-en-adj-qG74tOOv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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