pronoun
- used to refer to the person being addressed as the object of a verb or preposition when that person is also the subject
- used to emphasize the person being addressed
- your normal or healthy condition or state
Usage: reflexive pronoun
Usage: emphatic use
Usage: used after ‘be’ or similar verbs
Examples
- Be careful not to hurt yourself.
- You should be proud of yourself.
- Did you make this cake yourself?
- You yourself said it was a bad idea.
- Take some time for yourself.
- You don’t seem like yourself today.
- Help yourself to some cookies.