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Themselves vs. Theirselves

Themselves

/ðəmˈselvz/
Used to refer to a group of people or things previously mentioned, emphasizing their own actions or existence

Examples:

The girls have one room to themselves.They were all giggling and enjoying themselves tremendously.People like to talk about themselves.

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This word has no antonyms

Theirselves

A non-standard plural reflexive form used for 'themselves', referring to a group of people or animals.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Themselves is the standard form used in English.
  • Theirselves is a nonstandard form and is considered incorrect in formal writing.
  • Themselves is used by most people and is accepted in both spoken and written English.
  • Remember them is part of themselves, whereas their is not.
  • Theirselves may be heard in some dialects, but it lacks wide acceptance.
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