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We made the poster ourselves.
What does Ourselves mean?
Ourselves means we or us in a reflexive or emphatic way.
Dictionary definition
Used when the people speaking also receive the action, or to emphasize we or us.
Example sentences
Ourselves in a sentence
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We reminded ourselves to check the answer carefully.
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The word ourselves can show that a group did something without help or that the action came back to the group.
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WordOurselves.
Partpronoun.
MeaningOurselves means we or us in a reflexive or emphatic way.
ExampleExample: We made the poster ourselves.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ow · er · sel · vz
- Strongest beat
- sel
- Ending
- vz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sel.
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Synonyms
Words like Ourselves
weUse for the group that includes the speaker.
usUse for the group receiving an action.
Antonyms
Opposite words
othersUse for different people.
someone elseUse when another person does the action.
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Hint for students
Ourselves means we or us in a reflexive or emphatic way.
Common mix-up
Ourselves is not the same as others. Ourselves means ourselves means we or us in a reflexive or emphatic way.
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Read this model sentence: We reminded ourselves to check the answer carefully. Clue words: reminded, check, answer. Underline clue words that show why ourselves fits instead of others. Now write one new sentence that shows ourselves without using the word ourselves. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show ourselves?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We reminded ourselves to check the answer carefully." Why does ourselves fit better than others?
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