herself

/hərˈsɛlf/ pronoun A2 Neutral

People

Meaning

Used to show that the woman or girl who is the subject of the sentence is also the object.

💡 "Herself" is used when the subject and object are the same person.

Example Sentences

She can dress herself every morning .

She did the homework all by herself yesterday .

She made dinner by herself last night .

Word in Context

Maria makes breakfast for herself every morning . She likes toast and fruit , and she drinks tea . Today she is reading a short book at the table . Then she takes her plate to the sink and cleans it .

Common Phrases

reflexive pronoun emphasis

Related Words

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