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Themselves vs. Theirselves
Themselves
/ðəmˈselvz/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 antonymsTheirselves
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Themselves is the standard and widely accepted form used in both formal and informal contexts.
- Theirselves is considered nonstandard in modern English, although it may appear in regional dialects.
- Think of themselves as originating from them plus selves.
- Theirselves might sound like combining their and selves, but it's incorrect in standard usage.
- Stick with themselves to ensure correct and proper English communication.
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