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themself

The correct spelling is themself.

How to pronounce themself

/ðɛmˈsɛlf/
pronoun

IPA: /ðɛmˈsɛlf/

Say it like: The-mse-lf

The correct spelling is themself. The reflexive form of they, the third-person singular personal pronoun. The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for… For example: "Anyone who wants a car like mine can buy one themself."

Usage Examples

Anyone who wants a car like mine can buy one themself.

They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves.

Everyone must do it themselves.

Definition

pronoun

  1. 1.The reflexive form of they, the third-person singular personal pronoun. The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).
  2. 2.The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).
  3. 3.The reflexive case of they, the third-person singular personal pronoun. The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

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