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itself

[ɪtˈsɛlf]

itself Definition

  • 1used to emphasize that something is being done or has been done by the thing mentioned, without any external influence
  • 2used to refer to a thing, animal, or plant when the gender is unknown or unimportant

Using itself: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "itself" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The car started itself.

  • Example

    The book fell off the shelf by itself.

  • Example

    The cat groomed itself.

  • Example

    The problem resolved itself.

itself Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for itself

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Summary: itself in Brief

'Itself' [ɪtˈsɛlf] is a pronoun used to emphasize that something is being done or has been done by the thing mentioned, without any external influence. It is also used to refer to a thing, animal, or plant when the gender is unknown or unimportant. Examples include 'The car started itself' and 'The cat groomed itself.'

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