by itself
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1
: without being directly controlled by a person : automatically
The computer shuts off by itself if you haven't used it for a while.
The sprinkler will turn on by itself.
2
: with nothing nearby : alone
The house stood by itself at the end of the street.
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Even a rocker in the corner was moved bedside during the night and seen rocking by itself by former guests.
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Julie Jordan, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
No surprise that all three Avengers movies are there, plus Civil War, which was sort of a mini Avengers movie by itself.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Impressively, the electric motor delivers 325 lb-ft by itself, meaning the two-row SUV feels quick in Electric drive mode, obviously quicker than when matting the accelerator in Hybrid or Sport mode.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
It can be found by itself or as a combination product with other amino acids or compounds.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
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Julie Jordan, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
No surprise that all three Avengers movies are there, plus Civil War, which was sort of a mini Avengers movie by itself.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Impressively, the electric motor delivers 325 lb-ft by itself, meaning the two-row SUV feels quick in Electric drive mode, obviously quicker than when matting the accelerator in Hybrid or Sport mode.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
It can be found by itself or as a combination product with other amino acids or compounds.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
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“By itself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20itself. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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