myself · pron
myself (EMPHASIS)
B2 used to emphasize "I" as the subject of a sentence
Dictionary examples:
I'll tell her myself. (8.8)
I myself don't like a heavy meal at lunchtime. (16.8)
myself (REFLEXIVE)
A2 the reflexive form of the pronouns "me" or "I"
Dictionary examples:
I found myself talking to my computer when it wouldn't work. (0.0)
I scared myself with my own hiccup during the quiet exam. (0.0)
I pinched myself to check if the A+ was real. (0.0)
I've bought myself a new coat. (9.8)
Yes, I thought to myself, it's time to take a vacation. (12.7)
I caught sight of myself in the mirror. (18.6)
(all) to myself
C1 for my use only
Dictionary examples:
I need a couple of hours to myself. (17.7)
I'll have the house all to myself this weekend. (24.1)
(by) myself
A2 alone or without anyone's help
Dictionary examples:
I cooked dinner all by myself. Even the dog wouldn't eat it! (0.0)
I tried to cut my own hair myself. Now I look funny! (0.0)
I tried to fix the TV myself. Now it only shows cartoons! (0.0)
I made this chair myself. (7.9)
I spent the night all by myself. (11.1)
I couldn't carry all the luggage by myself. (12.7)