Themselves
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ðɛmˈsɛlvz/ · Part of speech pronoun
Quick meaning: Themselves is a pronoun meaning (reflexive pronoun) The reflexive case of they, the third-person singular personal pronoun. The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).
Meaning
(reflexive pronoun) The reflexive case of they, the third-person singular personal pronoun. The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).
More Meanings
- (reflexive pronoun) The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals, or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).
Example Sentences
They’ve hurt themselves.
They fought among themselves.
Everyone must do it themselves.
I don't want anyone to fight among themselves.
Synonyms for themselves
Depending on context, synonyms include theirselves, themself, theirself, himself, herself.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include him, himself, oneself, ourselves, self, soi.
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