Word
yourselves
Phoneticsyour·selves, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈjɔɹsɛɫvz/
UK/jɔːsˈɛlvz/
Definitions
01reflexive use
A2 · Elementary
pron. you use this when the people you are talking to do an action to themselves.
pron. the reflexive object of a verb or preposition where the subject is the same group of people being addressed.
“Please help yourselves to some snacks while you wait for the meeting.”
“If you do not prepare yourselves for the upcoming inspection, the entire department will likely face significant penalties.”
Pitfall
You all should take care of yourself.
You all should take care of yourselves.
Use 'yourselves' when addressing more than one person; 'yourself' is only for one person.
02for emphasis
B1 · Intermediate
pron. you use this to emphasize that the people you are talking to are the ones doing the action.
pron. used as an intensive pronoun to emphasize the second-person plural subject of the clause.
“You yourselves told me that the project was finished yesterday.”
“Since you yourselves witnessed the incident, your testimony will be crucial for the internal investigation.”
Synonyms
Etymology
Morphologically your + -selves.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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