Himself - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Himself is a reflexive pronoun used to refer back to a male subject previously mentioned. It emphasizes that the action affects the subject, as in He hurt himself.
Definition:
A reflexive pronoun referring to a male previously mentioned as the object of a verb or preposition.
Synonyms:
oneself, personally, individually
Part of Speech:
pronoun
Antonyms:
herself, itself
Common Collocations:
by himself, for himself, to himself, in himself, of himself
Derivatives:
himself (no common derivatives)
Usage Tips:
Use "himself" when the subject and object are the same male person or for emphasis on his own action.
Common Phrases:
by himself, to himself, beside himself
Etymology:
Derived from Old English "him selfum," combining "him" (dative of "he") and "self" (reflexive pronoun).
Examples:
- 1. He hurt himself while playing soccer.
- 2. The boy made the sandwich all by himself.
- 3. He talked to himself in the mirror.
- 4. John blamed himself for the mistake.