herself
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.her·self
pronoun \(h)ər-ˈself, Southern also -ˈsef\Definition of HERSELF
1
: that identical female one —used reflexively, for emphasis, in absolute constructions, and in place of her especially when joined to another object <she considers herself lucky> <she herself did it> <herself an orphan, she understood the situation> <accepted the award for her colleagues and herself> — compare 1she
2
: her normal, healthy, or sane condition or self
3
chiefly Irish & Scottish : a woman of consequence; especially : the mistress of the house
See Examples of HERSELF
- She was herself again after a good night's sleep.
- She's not herself today; something's bothering her.
First Known Use of HERSELF
before 12th century
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