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.