Meaning of the word himself in English
What does himself mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
himself
US /hɪmˈself/
UK /hɪmˈself/
Pronoun
1.
used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned as the subject of the clause
Example:
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He bought himself a new car.
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He hurt himself playing football.
2.
used to emphasize the male person or animal previously mentioned
Example:
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The president himself attended the meeting.
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He built the house himself.
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