Herself - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Herself is a reflexive pronoun used to refer back to a female subject previously mentioned. It emphasizes that she performs an action on or for herself, e.g., She saw herself in the mirror.
Definition:
A reflexive pronoun referring to a female previously mentioned as the subject of the clause.
Synonyms:
herself alone, on her own, by herself
Part of Speech:
pronoun
Antonyms:
himself, itself
Common Collocations:
by herself, for herself, to herself, in herself
Derivatives:
herself (no common derivatives)
Usage Tips:
Use "herself" when the subject and object of a sentence refer to the same female person.
Common Phrases:
by herself, beside herself, all by herself
Etymology:
Derived from Old English "hire self," combining "her" and "self" for emphasis or reflexivity.
Examples:
- 1. She hurt herself while playing.
- 2. She made the cake all by herself.
- 3. She told herself to stay calm.
- 4. She looked at herself in the mirror.