Myself
pronoun
The speaker or writer referring to themselves.
I did it myself.
Often appears as...
- i myself
- do it myself
pronoun
Used to emphasize the speaker or writer's own identity.
I myself can't understand it.
Often appears as...
- i myself
- myself only
Usage tips
Emphasizing
pronoun
Used by speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition when they are also the subject.
I hurt myself.
Often appears as...
- hurt myself
- see myself
pronoun
Used for emphasis, expressing the idea that the speaker or writer alone did something.
I made it myself.
Often appears as...
- made it myself
- did it myself
Usage tips
Emphasizing
pronoun
The speaker or writer referring to themselves.
I did it myself.
Often appears as...
- i myself
- do it myself
pronoun
Used to emphasize the speaker or writer's own identity.
I myself can't understand it.
Often appears as...
- i myself
- myself only
Usage tips
Emphasizing
pronoun
Used by speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition when they are also the subject.
I hurt myself.
Often appears as...
- hurt myself
- see myself
pronoun
Used for emphasis, expressing the idea that the speaker or writer alone did something.
I made it myself.
Often appears as...
- made it myself
- did it myself
Usage tips
Emphasizing
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Self Involvement
Use 'myself' to highlight your own action or presence in the event.
I organized the event myself with no help.
Pro Tip 2/2Adding Emphasis
Stress your personal participation or impact on an action.
I myself resolved the issue, not the team.
Pro Tip 1/2Self Involvement
Use 'myself' to highlight your own action or presence in the event.
I organized the event myself with no help.
Pro Tip 2/2Adding Emphasis
Stress your personal participation or impact on an action.
I myself resolved the issue, not the team.
Pro Tip 1/2Self Involvement
Use 'myself' to highlight your own action or presence in the event.
I organized the event myself with no help.
Pro Tip 2/2Adding Emphasis
Stress your personal participation or impact on an action.
I myself resolved the issue, not the team.
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Video examples
Getting started as a DJ:...
and a passion for the music and who might want to pursue a career in it really has the ability to, well, pursue it, such as myself. You can start with an app on a tablet or an app on your phone, even, an app on your iPad, and then move on to bigger equipment. The opportunities are endless,
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The psychological weight...
plates eating with chopsticks to eat more slowly and i promised myself i could have anything i wanted as long as i ate it with a knife and a fork trust me it feels ridiculous to eat a snickers bar like this but it helped me be more conscious of what i was eating
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Paul Tudor Jones II: Why...
But the point is, this mania is so deeply entrenched that well-intentioned people like myself don't even realize that we're part of it. Now, we're not going to change corporate behavior by simply increasing corporate philanthropy or charitable contributions.
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
I don't even talk about my mom really with my close friends. I put the wall up and I'm like, yeah I'm doing great. Doo-doo-doo, let's keep going. But again, I'm really trying to dig deep, challenge myself, find that voice and kind of honor it.
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NASA Trailblazer:...
catherine johnson has taught me to believe in myself and my capabilities kathryn johnson was an amazing african-american female mathematician who changed the world because of catherine and nasa we've embraced that diversity of thought only
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How playing sports...
I can improve myself through practice and achieve it eventually." That mindset is useful in all walks of life. And then there's learning through failure, one of the most transformative, long-term benefits of playing sports.
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The Elusive Iberian Lynx...
one privileged moment which i think i'll remember for the rest of my life where i was out by myself you know you just get that sick sense for some reason you turn around he was just sat up on a rock behind me
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Daniel Kish: How I use...
But I was not raised to think of myself as in any way remarkable. I have always regarded myself much like anyone else who navigates the dark unknowns of their own challenges.
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Just How BIG are...
I want to see for myself why elephant seals have become super giants. It's important to respect their personal space. Elephant seals rarely cross paths with people.
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
I want to see for myself why elephant seals have become super Giants it's important to respect their personal space elephant seals rarely cross paths
Video examples
Getting started as a DJ:...
and a passion for the music and who might want to pursue a career in it really has the ability to, well, pursue it, such as myself. You can start with an app on a tablet or an app on your phone, even, an app on your iPad, and then move on to bigger equipment. The opportunities are endless,
Video examples
The psychological weight...
plates eating with chopsticks to eat more slowly and i promised myself i could have anything i wanted as long as i ate it with a knife and a fork trust me it feels ridiculous to eat a snickers bar like this but it helped me be more conscious of what i was eating
Video examples
Paul Tudor Jones II: Why...
But the point is, this mania is so deeply entrenched that well-intentioned people like myself don't even realize that we're part of it. Now, we're not going to change corporate behavior by simply increasing corporate philanthropy or charitable contributions.
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
I don't even talk about my mom really with my close friends. I put the wall up and I'm like, yeah I'm doing great. Doo-doo-doo, let's keep going. But again, I'm really trying to dig deep, challenge myself, find that voice and kind of honor it.
Video examples
NASA Trailblazer:...
catherine johnson has taught me to believe in myself and my capabilities kathryn johnson was an amazing african-american female mathematician who changed the world because of catherine and nasa we've embraced that diversity of thought only
Video examples
How playing sports...
I can improve myself through practice and achieve it eventually." That mindset is useful in all walks of life. And then there's learning through failure, one of the most transformative, long-term benefits of playing sports.
Video examples
The Elusive Iberian Lynx...
one privileged moment which i think i'll remember for the rest of my life where i was out by myself you know you just get that sick sense for some reason you turn around he was just sat up on a rock behind me
Video examples
Daniel Kish: How I use...
But I was not raised to think of myself as in any way remarkable. I have always regarded myself much like anyone else who navigates the dark unknowns of their own challenges.
Video examples
Just How BIG are...
I want to see for myself why elephant seals have become super giants. It's important to respect their personal space. Elephant seals rarely cross paths with people.
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
I want to see for myself why elephant seals have become super Giants it's important to respect their personal space elephant seals rarely cross paths
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Quote examples
Virgil Abloh
American Designer
DJing is my only peace of mind. When the phone is off, I play my favourite songs really loud for myself, and I'm not talking to anyone; I'm not managing anything. It's just, like, a time when I can listen to music.
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Terry Pratchett
English Author
Nation' was one that I'd have killed myself if I hadn't written it. It was absolutely important to me that I wrote it. It was good for my soul.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
When you are in the public eye, you have to protect yourself. There are so many people judging you. I just try to be myself.
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Morgan Freeman
American Actor
I've been living with myself all of my life, so I know all of me. So when I watch me, all I see is me. It's boring.
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Kurt Vonnegut
American Writer
I asked myself about the present: how wide it was, how deep it was, how much was mine to keep.
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
I always thought of myself as a character actor. I never thought of myself as a leading man.
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Orson Welles
American Actor
I feel I have to protect myself against things. So I'm pretty careful to lose most of them.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
For the first time in my life, I'm proud of myself.
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Henry Miller
American Author
The world is the mirror of myself dying.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
I basically raised myself.
Quote examples
Virgil Abloh
American Designer
DJing is my only peace of mind. When the phone is off, I play my favourite songs really loud for myself, and I'm not talking to anyone; I'm not managing anything. It's just, like, a time when I can listen to music.
Quote examples
Terry Pratchett
English Author
Nation' was one that I'd have killed myself if I hadn't written it. It was absolutely important to me that I wrote it. It was good for my soul.
Quote examples
Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
When you are in the public eye, you have to protect yourself. There are so many people judging you. I just try to be myself.
Quote examples
Morgan Freeman
American Actor
I've been living with myself all of my life, so I know all of me. So when I watch me, all I see is me. It's boring.
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Kurt Vonnegut
American Writer
I asked myself about the present: how wide it was, how deep it was, how much was mine to keep.
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
I always thought of myself as a character actor. I never thought of myself as a leading man.
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Orson Welles
American Actor
I feel I have to protect myself against things. So I'm pretty careful to lose most of them.
Quote examples
Mary J. Blige
American Musician
For the first time in my life, I'm proud of myself.
Quote examples
Henry Miller
American Author
The world is the mirror of myself dying.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
I basically raised myself.
Example 1 of 10
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