Cool MateMeaning of Yourself
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.
Yourself in a sentence
- 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.
How to use Yourself
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.
Related words
Collocations with Yourself
- be yourself
- for yourself
- love yourself
Synonyms for Yourself
- your own self
- oneself
Opposites of Yourself
- someone else
- others
Common mistakes with Yourself
- Confused with 'yourselves' (plural form).
- Omitting 'your' in reflexive use (e.g., saying 'look at self' instead of 'look at yourself').
Yourself appears in
More words like Yourself
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having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
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total and complete
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used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Yourself
What does Yourself mean?
You, when talking about what you do or feel.
What is the definition of Yourself?
used when the person or people being spoken to both cause and are affected by an action
How do you use Yourself in a sentence?
You should take some time for yourself today.
Can you give another example of Yourself?
Make sure to be honest with yourself.
What are synonyms for Yourself?
Common alternatives include your own self, oneself.
What is the opposite of Yourself?
Opposite meanings include someone else, others.
What words go with Yourself?
It commonly pairs with be yourself, for yourself, love yourself.
What are common mistakes when using Yourself?
Confused with 'yourselves' (plural form). Omitting 'your' in reflexive use (e.g., saying 'look at self' instead of 'look at yourself').
How do you pronounce Yourself?
US: /["/jɔːrˈself//jʊrˈself//jərˈself/","/jɔːrˈselvz//jʊrˈselvz//jərˈselvz/"]/, UK: /["/jɔːˈself//jəˈself/","/jɔːˈselvz//jəˈselvz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Yourself?
Used for emphasis or reflection. Appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in overly formal writing.
What CEFR level is Yourself?
"Yourself" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.