yourself
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your·self

pronoun \yər-ˈself, Southern also -ˈsef\

Definition of YOURSELF

1
a : that identical one that is you —used reflexively <you might hurt yourself>, for emphasis <carry them yourself>, or in absolute constructions
b : your normal, healthy, or sane condition or self <you haven't been yourself lately>
2

Examples of YOURSELF

  1. You're not yourself today. Is something wrong?
  2. You'll feel like yourself again after some time away.

First Known Use of YOURSELF

14th century

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