Cool MateMeaning of Myself
used when the speaker or writer is also the person affected by an action
In simple words: You refer to the person you are when talking about yourself.
Myself in a sentence
- I cut myself on a knife.
- I wrote a message to myself.
- I found myself unable to speak.
- I haven't been feeling myself recently *(= I have not felt well)*.
- I needed space to be myself *(= not influenced by other people)*.
- I'll speak to her myself.
- I myself do not agree.
- I live by myself.
- I painted the room all by myself.
- I had a whole pizza to myself.
How to use Myself
Use 'myself' for emphasis or when the subject and object are the same. Avoid using it in formal contexts where 'I' or 'me' would be more appropriate.
Grammar pattern
myself + verb
Memory hint
Remember 'my-self' as the self you know best – you!
Related words
Collocations with Myself
- enjoy myself
- find myself
- challenge myself
Opposites of Myself
Common mistakes with Myself
- Using 'myself' instead of 'I' as the subject of a sentence.
- Confusing 'myself' with 'yourself' or 'herself'.
- Omitting 'my' and using 'self' alone.
Myself appears in
More words like Myself
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Myself
What does Myself mean?
You refer to the person you are when talking about yourself.
What is the definition of Myself?
used when the speaker or writer is also the person affected by an action
How do you use Myself in a sentence?
I cut myself on a knife.
Can you give another example of Myself?
I wrote a message to myself.
What are synonyms for Myself?
Common alternatives include I, me, my own self.
What is the opposite of Myself?
Opposite meanings include yourself, themselves.
What words go with Myself?
It commonly pairs with enjoy myself, find myself, challenge myself.
What are common mistakes when using Myself?
Using 'myself' instead of 'I' as the subject of a sentence. Confusing 'myself' with 'yourself' or 'herself'. Omitting 'my' and using 'self' alone.
How do you pronounce Myself?
US: /["/maɪˈself/"]/, UK: /["/maɪˈself/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Myself?
Use 'myself' for emphasis or when the subject and object are the same. Avoid using it in formal contexts where 'I' or 'me' would be more appropriate.
What CEFR level is Myself?
"Myself" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.