Basic Details
Word: Ourselves
Part of Speech: Pronoun
Meaning: Used to refer to the speaker and one or more others as the object of a verb or preposition.
Synonyms: We, us
Antonyms: Themselves
Idioms and Phrases
- Take care of ourselves: To look after our own health and well-being. Example: "In order to help others, we must first take care of ourselves."
- Ourselves in a pickle: To find ourselves in a difficult or troublesome situation. Example: "If we dont study for the test, we might get ourselves in a pickle."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We must learn to appreciate ourselves and our unique talents.
Example 2: When we explore new places, we experience ourselves in different ways.
Example 3: It is important for ourselves to take a moment and reflect on our feelings.
Fun Fact
The word "ourselves" is a compound of "us" and "self," and it has been in use since the 14th century, evolving from earlier forms in Old and Middle English to its current usage.
Famous Quote
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." Aristotle
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ourselves" mean?
a) Referring to others
b) Referring to the speaker and others
c) Referring to one person
d) Referring to a group of animals
Answer: b) Referring to the speaker and others
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ourselves"?
a) Them
b) We
c) They
d) Him
Answer: b) We
3. Which sentence uses "ourselves" correctly?
a) Ourselves went to the park.
b) We must feed ourselves to be strong.
c) Ourselves will complete the project later.
d) It was ourselves who organised the event.
Answer: b) We must feed ourselves to be strong.
4. Which idiom means to look after our own well-being?
a) Take care of ourselves
b) Ourselves in a pickle
c) A bird in the hand
d) Every cloud has a silver lining
Answer: a) Take care of ourselves
5. What is the opposite of "ourselves" in terms of pronouns?
a) Themselves
b) Him
c) It
d) You
Answer: a) Themselves
