Definition and meaning of English word "herself"
herself
/hərˈsɛlf/
Meaning
NounHer; the female object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject.
How to use
The reflexive pronoun 'herself' is typically used in formal or emphatic contexts to refer back to a female subject, often for clarity or emphasis. A common learner mistake is using 'herself' as a subject, as in 'Herself went to the store,' instead of the correct 'She went to the store.'
🇬🇧 English
herself
Example
She helped herself to a piece of cake.
The actress played herself in the movie.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- by herself— alone, without help
- herself and others— including herself and other people
- in herself— intrinsically, in her own nature
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What does the English word "herself" mean?▼
The English word "herself" means "herself" in English.
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