myself

/maɪˈsɛlf/ pronoun A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

Used by the speaker to refer to themselves, often to emphasize that they are doing something alone or independently.

💡 "Myself" is used to refer back to the subject of the sentence or to emphasize the subject.

Example Sentences

I can do the homework by myself today .

I can do this by myself , thank you .

I made dinner by myself last night .

Word in Context

I live alone in a small flat and I like to cook for myself on Saturday mornings . Today I am making a simple omelette and I am listening to the radio . My friend will come at eleven and we will eat together .

Common Phrases

reflexive pronoun emphasis

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