Yourself
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /jəˈsɛlf/ · Part of speech pronoun
Quick meaning: Yourself is a pronoun meaning (reflexive pronoun) Your own self (singular).
Meaning
(reflexive pronoun) Your own self (singular).
More Meanings
- (especially Ireland; proscribed) You (singular); even when "you" has not been used previously; see usage notes.
- (emphatic pronoun) You (singular); used emphatically, especially to indicate exclusiveness of the referent's participation in the predicate, i.e., that no one else is involved.
Example Sentences
No one understands me like yourself.
I spoke with yourself last in February.
You yourself know that what you wrote was wrong.
Be careful with that fire or you'll burn yourself.
Word Forms
- you
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alone, ask, even, help, herself, himself.
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