Pronunciation

/ˈjɔːrsɛlf/

Definitions

• Pronoun: Refers to oneself, used as a subject or object in a sentence. It can be both reflexive (used when the action affects the speaker) and reciprocal (used when referring to both parties involved). For example: “I hurt myself” or “We should help each other.”

Phrases

• “Take care of yourself” implies looking after one’s own well-being.
• “Think about yourself” encourages self-reflection.
• “Do it for yourself” emphasizes personal motivation.

Example Sentences

• Reflexive: “After a long day, I need to take a moment to pamper myself.”
• Reciprocal: “In a team project, we must consider each other’s ideas.”
• Object: “He asked her how she was feeling, and she replied, ‘I’m doing okay, thanks for asking.’”

Synonyms

• Oneself
• Me
• Myself
• You (informal, addressing someone)
• We (inclusive)
• Us (inclusive)

Antonyms

• Others
• Themselves (when referring to a group)

Note: The usage of “yourself” as a verb is less common, but it can be used to mean “to act or behave in a particular way.” For example: “She encouraged herself to face her fears.” In this case, it’s often replaced by other verbs like “encourage” or “empower.”