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self (A1)

pronoun

Pronunciation: /sɛlf/

Yourself or oneself; your own person.

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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