Synonyms for

Myself

Verb / ˌmaɪˈself / Another word for myself — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Myself is a reflexive pronoun that refers to the speaker or writer as the object of a verb or preposition.

Synonyms & similar words

me I oneself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves ego individual person self character nature

Antonyms

yourself himself herself themselves each other one another

Common collocations

  • by myself
  • for myself
  • myself and
  • myself to
  • myself as
  • myself in
  • myself with

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Usage note

Myself is a reflexive pronoun and should be used to refer back to the subject of the sentence. Avoid using it as a substitute for 'I' or 'me' in informal speech, such as 'John and myself will go' instead of 'John and I will go'.

Example sentences

  1. I made the bed myself.
  2. I hurt myself playing basketball.
  3. I talked to myself in the mirror.
  4. I reminded myself to call my mom.
  5. I gave myself a pat on the back.

Quotes

  • I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become. - Carl Jung
  • Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. - Christian D. Larson
  • You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you. - Brian Tracy

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