What is ourselves? How to use in English

Discover the meaning of ourselves in English, its pronunciation, and how to use it correctly in real-life situations. See examples and easy memorization tips.

Definition & pronunciation of ourselves

ourselvespronoun
bản thân chúng ta, bản thân chúng tôi
/aʊəˈsɛlvz/

Definition & pronunciation of <strong>ourselves</strong>

Where does the word ourselves come from?

"Ourselves" is a compound word, combining the possessive pronoun "our" and the reflexive pronoun "selves." The word "our" comes from the Old English "ūre," meaning "our" or "belonging to us." The word "selves" is the plural of the reflexive pronoun "self," which traces back to the Old English "sylf," meaning "same," "self," or "very." The combination of "our" and "selves" creates "ourselves," signifying "us" as a unit, reflecting the idea of a group acting on itself.

Vocabulary summary ourselves

type reflexive pronoun

meaning ourselves, ourselves, ourselves; ourselves

example we ourselves will see to it

meaning we, us (when speaking in public, when writing an anonymous article)

example it will do good to all and to ourselves

Example of vocabulary ourselvesnamespace

the reflexive form of we; used when you and another person or other people together cause and are affected by an action

We shouldn't blame ourselves for what happened.
Let's just relax and enjoy ourselves.
We'd like to see it for ourselves.
In order to accomplish our goals, we need to work harder on ourselves and stay focused on our own personal growth.
We need to prioritize our own health and well-being by making self-care a top priority.

used to emphasize we or us; sometimes used instead of these words