herself

her·self | \ (h)ər-ˈself

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, 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 objectshe considers herself luckyshe herself did itherself an orphan, she understood the situationaccepted the award for her colleagues and herself — compare she entry 1

2 : her normal, healthy, or sane condition or self

3 chiefly Ireland and Scotland : a woman of consequence especially : the mistress of the house

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“Herself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herself. Accessed 28 Jan. 2021.

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herself

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English Language Learners Definition of herself

—used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a woman, girl, or female animal that has already been mentioned

—used for emphasis to refer again to a woman, girl, or female animal that has already been mentioned

: her normal or healthy self

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herself

her·self | \ hər-ˈself

, ər- \

Kids Definition of herself

: her own self She hurt herself. She herself did it.

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