What does yourself mean?
Yourself means (reflexive pronoun) Your own self (singular)..
Yourself
/jəˈsɛlf/ · pronoun
Meaning
(reflexive pronoun) Your own self (singular)..
Definitions by Sense
- (reflexive pronoun) Your own self (singular).
- (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.
- (especially Ireland; proscribed) You (singular); even when "you" has not been used previously; see usage notes.
Example Sentences
Be careful with that fire or you'll burn yourself.
After a good night's sleep you'll feel like yourself again.
As an adult, you would find yourself being a people pleaser with the men in your life –– afraid to be rejected and emotionally abandoned.
You yourself know that what you wrote was wrong.
I spoke with yourself last in February.
No one understands me like yourself.
My colleague and yourself are invited to the conference.
I only spoke to my lawyer and yourself about the issue.
Synonyms for yourself
Antonyms for yourself
Related Words
Word Forms
- you
- yerself
- yo'self
- yoself
- Yourself
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for yourself?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of yourself?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use yourself in a sentence?
Be careful with that fire or you'll burn yourself.
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