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ourselves

Pronunciation: [aʊərˈsɛlvz]

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Learn how to use ourselves in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(pronoun) we use 'ourselves' when we talk about a group that includes us. It means we are doing something to or for our own group. Imagine you and your friends are taking care of yourselves. You are looking after each other.

Example

We enjoyed the party by ourselves and had a lot of fun.

Example

We did not take care of ourselves during the busy week.

Example

How can we help ourselves to feel better?

Context: “emphasis”

(pronoun) 'Ourselves' can also be used to emphasize that we are the ones doing something. It shows that we did something without help from others. Like saying we made a cake by ourselves means we did it just us, without anyone else's help.

Example

We built the treehouse ourselves, and it turned out great!

Example

They did not manage to solve the problem by themselves.

Example

Did you decorate the room yourselves?

How to pronounce ourselves

Pronunciation: [aʊərˈsɛlvz]

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