Basic Details
Word: Ourself
Part of Speech: Pronoun
Meaning: A reflexive pronoun used to refer back to the subject in a sentence, often used for emphasis or to show inclusion.
Synonyms: Ourselves
Antonyms: None (as it is a reflexive pronoun)
Idioms and Phrases
- Take care of ourself: To ensure one's own well-being. Example: "It's important to take care of ourself when we are feeling stressed."
- Be true to ourself: To act in accordance with one's personal values and beliefs. Example: "To be happy, we must be true to ourself and not try to please everyone else."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It's important for us to remind ourself to stay positive even when things are tough.
Example 2: When we help ourself, we can better support others in need.
Example 3: If we want to succeed, we must believe in ourself and work hard every day.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "ourself" is often used in informal contexts and can be a variant of "ourselves," though it is less common in modern English? It emphasises the concept of inclusiveness.
Famous Quote
"To know ourself, we must first forget ourself." - Thomas Merton
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ourself" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A pronoun used for emphasis
c) A place to visit
d) A piece of furniture
Answer: b) A pronoun used for emphasis
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ourself"?
a) Himself
b) Ourselves
c) Yourself
d) Themselves
Answer: b) Ourselves
3. How can "ourself" be used in a sentence?
a) We should be kind to ourself and others.
b) Ourself loves to play outside.
c) Ourself enjoy reading books.
d) This is ourself's favourite game.
Answer: a) We should be kind to ourself and others.
4. Which idiom relates to the concept of "ourself"?
a) Take care of ourself
b) Look before you leap
c) Break a leg
d) A bird in the hand
Answer: a) Take care of ourself
5. What is the opposite of "ourself"?
a) Yourself
b) Themselves
c) N/A
d) Himself
Answer: c) N/A
