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herself

Pronunciation: [hərˈsɛlf]

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Learn how to use herself in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce herself

Pronunciation: [hərˈsɛlf]

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