Meaning of the word herself in English
What does herself mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
herself
US /hɝːˈself/
UK /hɜːˈself/
Pronoun
1.
used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned as the subject of the clause
Example:
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She bought herself a new dress.
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She looked at herself in the mirror.
2.
used to emphasize the female subject of the clause
Example:
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She herself admitted her mistake.
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The queen herself attended the ceremony.