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myself

[maɪˈself]

Definition:
1. Used when the speaker or writer is also the person affected by an action.
2. Used to emphasize the fact that the speaker is doing something.

Use 'myself' in a sentence:

  1. I told myself not to be so jumpy.
  2. I do the cleaning myself.
  3. I ended up doing all the work myself.
  4. I don't like myself without a beard.
  5. I knitted this cardigan myself.
  6. "I'll go myself."—"Like hell you will!"
  7. I'd never forgive myself if she heard the truth from someone else.
  8. Once I had satisfied myself it was the right decision, we went ahead.
  9. I'd convinced myself (that) I was right.
  10. I haven't been feeling myself recently.
  11. Don't give me cakes ─ I'll just pig myself.
  12. I enjoyed myself at the party.
  13. I painted the room all by myself.
  14. I like to surround myself with beautiful things.
  15. It's not something I would care to try myself but if she wants to, good luck to her.
  16. I hated myself for feeling jealous.
  17. I roped myself to the chimney.
  18. I found handholds and hoisted myself along.
  19. He did the work so badly that I had to do it all over again myself.
  20. I'm going to London by myself next week.
  21. I burned myself on the stove.
  22. I got myself invited along.
  23. Funnily enough, I said the same thing myself only yesterday.
  24. I pinched myself to stop myself from falling asleep.
  25. I just managed to keep myself from falling.
  26. I must go and make myself presentable before the guests arrive.
  27. I'm going to treat myself to a new pair of shoes.
  28. I restrict myself to one cup of coffee a day.
  29. I count myself lucky to have known him.
  30. I'm new to this game myself.
  31. I towelled myself dry.
  32. I had a little laugh to myself.
  33. I nearly gave myself a rupture lifting that pile of books.
  34. I cut myself on a knife.
  35. I kept telling myself to keep calm.
  36. I just cannot afford to keep myself.
  37. I choose my assignments to suit myself.
  38. I'm into electronics myself.
  39. I found myself unable to speak.
  40. I wouldn't lower myself by working for him.
  41. I was tied up, but managed to work myself free.
  42. I'm always running myself down.
  43. I wrote a message to myself.
  44. I cut myself on a piece of broken glass.
  45. I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily.
  46. I made a complete fool of myself in front of everyone!
  47. What did you think of the movie? I didn't rate it myself.
  48. I was just beginning to enjoy myself when we had to leave.
  49. I had a whole pizza to myself.
  50. I had set myself a tough assignment.
  51. I tried to kid myself everything was normal.
  52. I was very disappointed with myself.
  53. I can never, ever, forgive myself.
  54. This behaviour must stop ─ do I make myself clear?
  55. I've been fooling myself all along.
  56. I was just walking along singing to myself.
  57. Even at my advanced age I still know how to enjoy myself!