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"by themself" or "by theirself"?

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by themself

'By themself' is also not a correct construction in English.

The correct form is 'by themselves' when referring to a group of people or things acting independently.

Alternatives:

  • by themselves

by theirself

'By theirself' is not a correct construction in English.

The correct form is 'by themselves' when referring to a group of people or things acting independently.

Alternatives:

  • by themselves
Both 'by theirself' and 'by themself' are incorrect. The correct form is 'by themselves.' 'Themselves' is a reflexive pronoun that should be used when referring to a group of people or things acting independently.

Last Updated: March 26, 2024

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