self (A1)
pronoun
Pronunciation: /sɛlf/
Definition
Yourself or oneself; your own person.
Examples
She likes to buy things for herself.
He taught himself to play the guitar.
They are very happy with themselves.
How to Use self
- myself (reflexive pronoun)
- Used when the subject and object of a verb are the same person (I). — "I made this cake myself."
- yourself (reflexive pronoun)
- Used when the subject and object of a verb are the same person (you). — "You can help yourself to more food."
- himself (reflexive pronoun)
- Used when the subject and object of a verb are the same person (he). — "He hurt himself playing football."
- herself (reflexive pronoun)
- Used when the subject and object of a verb are the same person (she). — "She bought herself a new dress."
- itself (reflexive pronoun)
- Used when the subject and object of a verb are the same thing (it). — "The cat licked itself clean."
- ourselves (reflexive pronoun)
- Used when the subject and object of a verb are the same people (we). — "We enjoyed ourselves at the party."
- themselves (reflexive pronoun)
- Used when the subject and object of a verb are the same people (they). — "They are proud of themselves."
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