Cool MateYourself
UK /["/jɔːˈself//jəˈself/","/jɔːˈselvz//jəˈselvz/"]/US /["/jɔːrˈself//jʊrˈself//jərˈself/","/jɔːrˈselvz//jʊrˈselvz//jərˈselvz/"]/
Definition
used when the person or people being spoken to both cause and are affected by an action
In simple words: You, when talking about what you do or feel.
Examples
- You should take some time for yourself today.
- Make sure to be honest with yourself.
- Don't forget to treat yourself every once in a while.
- You can be whoever you want to be; just be yourself.
- It's important to love yourself for who you are.
Usage notes
Used for emphasis or reflection. Appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in overly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
yourself + verb (actions)
Memory hint
Think of 'your self' as your inner person, like a mirror reflecting back.
Collocations
- be yourself
- for yourself
- love yourself
Synonyms
- your own self
- oneself
Antonyms
- someone else
- others
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'yourselves' (plural form).
- Omitting 'your' in reflexive use (e.g., saying 'look at self' instead of 'look at yourself').