Yourself - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Yourself is a reflexive pronoun referring to the person being addressed. It emphasizes individuality or action directed back at the subject, as in Be true to yourself or You can do it yourself.
Definition:
A reflexive pronoun referring to the person being addressed or emphasized.
Synonyms:
oneself, personally, individually
Part of Speech:
pronoun
Antonyms:
others, someone else
Common Collocations:
be yourself, express yourself, believe in yourself, take care of yourself
Derivatives:
yourselves, self
Usage Tips:
Use "yourself" for emphasis or reflexivity when addressing one person; for multiple people, use "yourselves."
Common Phrases:
by yourself, help yourself, be true to yourself
Etymology:
Derived from Old English "ēow selfum," combining "you" and "self."
Examples:
- 1. Take care of yourself during the trip.
- 2. Did you make this cake yourself?
- 3. Be yourself and don’t pretend.
- 4. You can treat yourself to dessert.