yourself

Meanings

• Reflexive pronoun

  The object or person referred to in reflexive pronouns such as 'me', 'him', 'her', and 'yourself'.

  - "You must always consider your own safety before the safety of others."
  - "After the accident, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw the bruises."
  - "Yourself, take a seat and relax."
  - "He knew that he, more than anyone else, could solve the problem."

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Pronunciation

1. /jɔɹˈsɛlf/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1222245"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yourself
Elves , Shelves , Your wife

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Yourself (English) : Reflexive pronoun
   

2. Yourself (Scottish Gaelic) : Person named Seumas or James
   

3. Yourself (Spanish) : Form of the verb 'ser' meaning 'to be'
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Yourself (English) : Reflexive pronoun
   

2. Yourself (Scottish Gaelic) : Person named Seumas or James
   

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Variants

List of all variants of yourself that leads to same result
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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Yourselves

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'ge-selph' from 'sealf' meaning 'self'. The 'ge-' prefix indicated reflexivity.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'yourself' is the reflexive form of 'you'.

2. In Old English, the word 'yourself' was written as 'ge-selph'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reflexivity: The ability of a concept or idea to refer back to itself.

2. Self-awareness: The ability to recognize and understand one's own thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

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Culture

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In literature, 'yourself' has been used to explore themes of self-identity, introspection, and self-realization. For instance, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character Hamlet contemplates his own existence and motivations.

How to Memorize "yourself"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself standing in front of a mirror.
   - Visualize yourself in different situations, such as at work, at home, or with friends.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yourself' with the idea of introspection or self-reflection.
   - Think of a personal experience that involves considering your own thoughts, emotions, or actions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a mirror with the word 'yourself' written on it.
   - Remember the phrase 'You are yourself when you are alone' to help remember the meaning of 'yourself'.

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