What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
oneself
Example
One should always take care of oneself. [oneself: pronoun]
Example
She spent the evening by herself, reading a book. [by oneself: adverb]
yourself
Example
You should always take care of yourself. [yourself: pronoun]
Example
Take some time for yourself to relax and recharge. [for yourself: preposition]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Yourself is more commonly used than oneself in everyday language. Yourself is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while oneself is less common and typically used in more formal or introspective settings.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between oneself and yourself?
Oneself is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language, while yourself is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
