herself
Pronunciation: [hərˈsɛlf]
Word
Context: "self-reference"
(pronoun) used to refer to a female person or animal that is the subject of the sentence. It emphasizes that the person is doing something for or about herself.
Example
She took care of herself by eating healthy and exercising.
Example
She never thinks about herself and always puts others first.
Example
Does she enjoy spending time by herself?
Context: "emphasis"
(pronoun) used to add emphasis when mentioning a female subject. It shows that she was the one doing something, instead of someone else.
Example
She baked the cake all by herself without any help.
Example
She didn't complete the project by herself; she had a lot of help.
Example
Did she really do it by herself, or did someone assist her?
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