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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.

yourself

/jɔrˈsɛlf/ /jɔːˈsɛlf/

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.

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