myself
maɪˈsɛlf
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Definition of myself - Reverso English Dictionary

Pronoun

1.
emphasisemphasizes the speaker's involvement or action
  • I baked the cake myself.
me personally
2.
reflexiveused reflexively to indicate the subject and object are the same
  • I taught myself to play the guitar..
me oneself
3.
substitutionRareUSused in place of 'I' or 'me'RareUS
  • John and myself went to the store.
I me oneself
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Expressions with myself

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said after praising yourself, showing pride with a hint of modesty
That was a great speech, if I say so myself.
said after praising yourself, half-joking, to soften the boast
That was a fine speech, if I do say so myself.
introduces a self-praising statement with humility
I did a great job, though I say it myself.
without any help from others
I completed the project by myself in two days..
by one's own effort or ability
I completed the project for myself.
completely alone without any help or company
She finished the project all by myself.

Origin of myself

Old English, my (self) + self (same)

Terms with myself included in their meaning

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family
my family or relatives including myself
no repetition
I don't repeat myself
communication
I won't repeat myself
KMSabbr.
abr: Kill Myself
slang for feeling very sad or hopeless
LQTMacr.
acr: laughing quietly to myself
laughing softly without making much noise
WMSLacr.
acr: wetting myself laughing
laughing so hard you feel wet

Examples of myself in a sentence

  • She painted the entire house herself.
  • I found myself lost in the city.
  • She blames herself for the mistake.
  • The gift was from my sister and myself.
  • Myself and the team completed the project.

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  1. French:moi-même, moi, ...
  2. German:selbst, mir selbst, ...
  3. Italian:io stesso, mi, ...
  4. Spanish:mismo, a mí mismo, ...
  5. Portuguese:mim mesmo, a mim próprio, ...
  6. Chinese:我自己, 自己, ...
  7. Japanese:自分で, 私, ...
  8. Arabic:نفسي, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּעַצְמִי, אֶת עַצְמִי, ...
  10. Russian:сам, себя, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сам, себе, ...
  12. Hindi:खुद, अपने आप, ...

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