Definition and meaning of English word "himself"
himself
/hɪmˈsɛlf/
Meaning
NounHim; the male object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject.
How to use
The pronoun 'himself' is typically used as a reflexive pronoun, often emphasizing the male subject. A common mistake learners make is using 'himself' as a subject, for example, 'Himself went to the store,' which should be 'He went to the store.'
🇬🇧 English
himself
Example
He did the job himself.
The actor played himself in the movie.
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- by himself— by himself
- himself and others— himself and others
- for himself— for himself
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Frequency rank: #826 in English
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What does the English word "himself" mean?▼
The English word "himself" means "himself" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "He did it himself without any help." (which translates as "himself").
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