To itself

prepositional phrase

Inwards, internally or towards oneself.

The company kept all the profits to itself
Visual representation of "to itself" - Inwards, internally or towards oneself

Often appears as...

  • kept to itself
  • belong to itself
prepositional phrase

Alone, in isolation or without the presence or help of others.

The island is left to itself, with no inhabitants
Visual representation of "to itself" - Alone, in isolation or without the presence or help of others

Often appears as...

  • left to itself
  • isolated to itself
prepositional phrase

Without comparison to or consideration of others.

The painting, to itself, is worth millions
Visual representation of "to itself" - Without comparison to or consideration of others

Often appears as...

  • worth to itself
  • important to itself
prepositional phrase

Inwards, internally or towards oneself.

The company kept all the profits to itself
Visual representation of "to itself" - Inwards, internally or towards oneself

Often appears as...

  • kept to itself
  • belong to itself
prepositional phrase

Alone, in isolation or without the presence or help of others.

The island is left to itself, with no inhabitants
Visual representation of "to itself" - Alone, in isolation or without the presence or help of others

Often appears as...

  • left to itself
  • isolated to itself
prepositional phrase

Without comparison to or consideration of others.

The painting, to itself, is worth millions
Visual representation of "to itself" - Without comparison to or consideration of others

Often appears as...

  • worth to itself
  • important to itself
Definition 1 of 3
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Self-focused Action

Used when actions or feelings are directed internally within a group, company, or entity.

Illustration for Self-focused Action
The team reflected on its strategies to itself.
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Exclusive Possession

Implies that something is kept or held by one particular person, group, or entity without sharing.

Illustration for Exclusive Possession
The secret garden was kept to itself by the old man.
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Self-focused Action

Used when actions or feelings are directed internally within a group, company, or entity.

Illustration for Self-focused Action
The team reflected on its strategies to itself.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Exclusive Possession

Implies that something is kept or held by one particular person, group, or entity without sharing.

Illustration for Exclusive Possession
The secret garden was kept to itself by the old man.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Self-focused Action

Used when actions or feelings are directed internally within a group, company, or entity.

Illustration for Self-focused Action
The team reflected on its strategies to itself.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Exclusive Possession

Implies that something is kept or held by one particular person, group, or entity without sharing.

Illustration for Exclusive Possession
The secret garden was kept to itself by the old man.
Visual representation of the word "To itself"

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