What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
herself
Example
She dressed herself in a beautiful gown for the party. [herself: reflexive pronoun]
Example
She herself decided to take on the challenge. [herself: intensive pronoun]
she
Example
She is a talented musician who plays the piano beautifully. [she: subject pronoun]
Example
She loves to read books and watch movies in her free time. [she: personal pronoun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
She is more commonly used than herself in everyday language. She is a versatile pronoun that can be used in various contexts, while herself is less common and has a more specific usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between herself and she?
Both herself and she are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
