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The correct spelling is ourself.

How to pronounce ourself

/aʊə(ɹ)ˈsɛlf/
pronoun

IPA: /aʊə(ɹ)ˈsɛlf/

Say it like: Owr-sel-f

The correct spelling is ourself. The reflexive of the editorial or royal we: myself (as used by a writer or speaker who is referring to themself as we). For example: "In the present study, we will limit ourself to the simplest of cases."

Usage Examples

In the present study, we will limit ourself to the simplest of cases.

We should love our neighbor as ourself.

Definition

pronoun

  1. 1.The reflexive of the editorial or royal we: myself (as used by a writer or speaker who is referring to themself as we).
  2. 2.The reflexive of the generic we: oneself.

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