By myself Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbaɪ/ /ˌmaɪˈsɛɫf

BYE my-SELF

UK

bˈaɪ/ /maɪsˈɛlf

BY my-SELF

Definition

If you do something by myself, you do it alone, without help from anyone else.

Usage & Nuances

Common in informal and spoken English. Often describes actions like traveling, eating, or working. 'By myself' emphasizes doing something alone; similar to 'alone', but 'by myself' stresses independence or lack of help. Do not confuse with 'myself' as a reflexive pronoun in sentences like 'I hurt myself'.

• Spanish: solo - por mí mismo/a
• Portuguese (BR): sozinho - por mim mesmo
• Portuguese (PT): sozinho - por mim próprio
• Chinese (Simplified): 独自一人 - 自己（做某事）
• Chinese (Traditional): 獨自一人 - 自己（做某事）
• Hindi: अकेले - स्वयं
• Arabic: بمفردي - وحدي
• Bengali: একমেয়েই - একা
• Russian: сам - один
• Japanese: 一人で
• Vietnamese: một mình
• Korean: 혼자서
• Turkish: tek başıma
• Urdu: اکیلا - خود سے
• Indonesian: sendiri - sendiri

Example Sentences

I went to the park by myself.

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I did my homework by myself.

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Sometimes I eat dinner by myself.

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I like traveling by myself because I can do whatever I want.

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Can you believe I fixed the car by myself?

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On weekends, I enjoy spending time by myself just reading or listening to music.

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