himself

/hɪmˈsɛlf/ pronoun A2 Neutral

Meaning

Used to refer to a male person who is the subject of the sentence, showing that he does something alone or for his own benefit.

💡 "Himself" is used to refer back to "he" and can show that he does something alone or for himself.

Example Sentences

He fixed the bike by himself yesterday .

He made the cake by himself .

Word in Context

John lives in a small apartment and cooks dinner for himself . He sets the table and eats slowly . Then he washes the dishes and cleans the kitchen . In the evening he sits on the sofa and reads a short book .

Common Phrases

reflexive pronoun emphasis

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