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yourself Definition and Meaning in English (yourself definition)

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Yourself definition: Used as the reflexive form of 'you' (singular), referring to the person being addressed as the object of a verb or preposition when they are also the subject of the clause.

Definitions of Yourself

  1. 1pronoun

    Used as the reflexive form of 'you' (singular), referring to the person being addressed as the object of a verb or preposition when they are also the subject of the clause.

Example Sentences

casual

“Did you hurt yourself when you fell?”

general

“You should always believe in yourself and your abilities.”

polite

“Please make yourself comfortable while you wait.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounself
pluralyourselves

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

Be yourselfexpression

To act naturally and genuinely, without pretending to be someone else.

By yourselfexpression

Alone; without anyone else.

For yourselfexpression

For your own benefit or advantage.

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What is the meaning of Yourself in English?▼
Yourself definition: Used as the reflexive form of 'you' (singular), referring to the person being addressed as the object of a verb or preposition when they are also the subject of the clause.
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'Yourself' translates to 'yourself' in English. Yourself definition: Used as the reflexive form of 'you' (singular), referring to the person being addressed as the object of a verb or preposition when they are also the subject of the clause.
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