Definition and meaning of English word "myself"
myself
/maɪˈself/
Meaning
NounMe, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject.
How to use
The reflexive pronoun 'myself' is often used to emphasize the subject of a sentence. A common mistake learners make is using 'myself' as a subject, for example, 'Myself and John are going to the store.' Instead, use 'John and I are going to the store.'
🇬🇧 English
myself
Example
I will introduce myself to the audience.
She is writing a book about herself.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- myself and— used to emphasize the speaker
- by myself— alone, without help
- to myself— in my own thoughts
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What does the English word "myself" mean?▼
The English word "myself" means "myself" in English.
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