Theirselves

C2 21+

Pronunciation: /ðɛrzɛlvz/

Definitions of theirselves

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this).

Example Sentences

A1 They should be proud of theirselves for completing the project.

A2 The children were able to dress theirselves without any help.

B1 Students need to learn how to take care of theirselves as they transition to college.

B2 Athletes often push theirselves to the limit in order to achieve their goals.

C1 Successful entrepreneurs are confident in theirselves and their abilities.

C2 Leaders must constantly challenge theirselves in order to inspire others.

Examples of theirselves in a Sentence

formal It is important for individuals to take care of theirselves in order to maintain good health.

informal They should really start looking out for theirselves before it's too late.

slang They need to do what's best for theirselves and stop worrying about what others think.

figurative Sometimes people lose sight of theirselves in pursuit of success, but it's important to stay true to who you are.

Grammatical Forms of theirselves

past tense

themselves

plural

themselves

comparative

more themselves

superlative

most themselves

present tense

themselves

future tense

will themselves

perfect tense

have themselves

continuous tense

being themselves

singular

themselves

positive degree

themselves

infinitive

to themselves

gerund

themselfing

participle

themselves

Origin and Evolution of theirselves

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'theirselves' is a combination of the possessive pronoun 'their' and the reflexive pronoun 'selves'. It likely originated from colloquial or dialectal usage.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'theirselves' fell out of favor in standard English usage and was replaced by 'themselves'. It is now considered non-standard or dialectal.