ourselves
/ˌaʊərˈselvz/
us, our own
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a group including the speaker, when they are also the subject of the clause.
"We saw ourselves in the reflection."
- 2.
Used to emphasize that a group including the speaker did something, rather than anyone else.
"We built the house ourselves."
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We need to prepare ourselves for the upcoming challenge.
We must get ready for the coming difficulty.
We found ourselves in a difficult situation.
We realized we were in a tough spot.
They expected us to fail, but we proved ourselves capable.
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How do you pronounce ourselves?
ourselves is pronounced [/ˌaʊərˈselvz/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does ourselves mean?
ourselves means "us, our own". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is ourselves?
ourselves is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "We need to prepare ourselves for the upcoming challenge." — used to mean "us, our own".
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