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Wordabulary

ourselves

Pronunciation
Pronoun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

Used to refer back to the speaker and others as the object of a verb, or for emphasis.

"We painted the fence ourselves."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "We painted the fence _____."

Answer: ourselves

In your own words, what does "ourselves" mean?

Used to refer back to the speaker and others as the object of a verb, or for emphasis.

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