myself

myself
my|self
W1S1 [maıˈself] pron [reflexive form of 'I']
1.) used by the person speaking or writing to show that they are affected by their own action
▪ I blame myself for what has happened.
▪ I can look after myself.
▪ I'm making myself a sandwich.
2.)
a) used to emphasize 'I' or 'me'
▪ Why do I always have to do everything myself?
▪ They say it's a beautiful place, but I myself have never been there.
b) used after 'like', 'as', or 'except' instead of 'me'
▪ No one is to blame except myself.
3.) (all) by myself
a) alone
▪ I'd like to be by myself for a while.
b) without help from anyone else
▪ I painted the house all by myself.
4.) not feel/be myself informal
used when the person speaking does not feel well, or is not able to behave normally, for example because he or she is upset or ill
▪ I haven't been feeling myself lately.
▪ Sorry, I'm not myself today. I've had some bad news.
5.) have sth (all) to myself
to not have to share something with anyone else
▪ Everyone else had gone out and I had the apartment all to myself.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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