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themselves

pronoun
them-SELVZ/ðɛmˈsɛlvz/

2 meanings of themselves

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  1. 1
    a grouppronounreflexive
    Used for a group of people or things that do something to or for that same group.

    Like a group looking in a mirror: the action bounces back to the same people who did it.

    The kids dried themselves off after swimming.

    The players pushed themselves hard during practice.

    UsageSay among themselves for something that happens only inside a group.

    Note
  2. 2
    one personpronounreflexive
    Used for one person already named, when that same person both does an action and receives it.

    Like a mirror for one person: the action bounces back to them.

    Anyone can sign themselves up for the free class.

    Someone hurt themselves on the broken stairs.

    UsageOften used after words like anyone, everyone or whoever.

    Note

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Origin

Made from "them" plus "-selves".

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact