ourselves Definition

1. Reflexive form of we; us.

Example: We helped ourselves to cakes
2. Used for emphasis: we personally; our particular group of people.

Example: We ourselves know nothing about that
3. Our normal self.

Example: We can relax and be ourselves
4a. Alone;

Example: went by ourselves
Form: by ourselves (also)
4b. Without anyone else's help.

Example: did it all by ourselves
Form: by ourselves (also)