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information of themselves vs information about themselves

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Information about themselves' is the more common and natural way to express this idea. 'Information of themselves' could be used in a more formal or literary context.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 812 views

information of themselves

This phrase is correct but less common. It may be used in a more formal or literary context.

This phrase can be used to refer to details or facts related to a person's own identity or characteristics.

Examples:

  • The characters in the novel reveal information of themselves through their actions.
  • The artist's paintings provide information of themselves about his emotions and experiences.
  • Users further agree that the authenticity of, and consequences from the posting by users of any personal information of themselves or any other person, are the ...
  • ... communicating over the Internet brings anonymity and associated risks, and should carefully safeguard the personal information of themselves and others.
  • carefully safeguard the personal information of themselves and others. Users should never agree to meet someone they meet online in real life without parental ...
  • personal information of themselves and others. Users should never agree to meet someone they meet online in real life without parental permission. If you see a ...

Alternatives:

  • information about themselves
  • details about themselves
  • facts about themselves
  • information regarding themselves
  • information concerning themselves

information about themselves

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express this idea.

This phrase is widely used to indicate details or facts related to a person's own identity or characteristics.

Examples:

  • Individuals often share information about themselves on social media.
  • The students were asked to provide information about themselves in the application form.
  • Commun Med. 2006;3(1):27-41. When psychotherapists disclose personal information about themselves to clients. Leudar I(1), Antaki C, Barnes R.
  • J Consult Clin Psychol. 2001 Aug;69(4):597-603. Is psychotherapy more effective when therapists disclose information about themselves? Barrett MS(1) ...
  • Why are people willing to share so much information about themselves on Facebook? Where did the privacy concerns go that used to exist? Want Answers 23.
  • Nov 11, 2014 ... Public Perceptions of Privacy and Security in the Post-Snowden Era. A majority of adults have searched for information about themselves ...

Alternatives:

  • details about themselves
  • facts about themselves
  • information regarding themselves
  • information concerning themselves
  • self-information

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