myself

pronoun
UK: /maɪˈself/
US: /maɪˈself/

  1. Used when the speaker or writer is also the receiver of the action.

    1. I bought myself a new book. [ ] [ ]
    2. I treated myself to a fancy dinner after finishing the project. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to emphasize 'I' or 'me'.

    1. I myself saw it happen. [ ] [ ]
    2. I myself will ensure that the work is completed on time. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used instead of 'me' as the object of a verb or preposition, usually when 'I' is the subject of the clause.

    1. I did it all by myself. [ ] [ ]
    2. I brought the cake myself because I wanted to make sure it arrived safely. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

i me

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "myself" in English means: Used when the speaker or writer is also the receiver of the action., Used to emphasize 'I' or 'me'., Used instead of 'me' as the object of a verb or preposition, usually when 'I' is the subject of the clause..

The phonetic transcription of "myself" is /maɪˈself/ in British English and /maɪˈself/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "myself": i, me.

Example usage of "myself": "I bought myself a new book.". More examples on the page.