ɪtˈself Company Pronoun Cat Washing Computer Turn Difficulties

• the cat was washing itself.
• does the computer turn itself off?
• the company has got itself into difficulties.
• there's no need for the team to feel proud of itself.

itself

1. used when the animal or thing that does an action is also affected by it
• The cat was washing itself.
• Does the computer turn itself off?
• The company has got itself into difficulties.
• There's no need for the team to feel proud of itself.
2. used to emphasize an animal, a thing, etc.
• The village itself is pretty, but the surrounding countryside is rather dull.
3. to be an example of complete patience, etc.
• The manager of the hotel was courtesy itself.
4. automatically; without anyone doing anything
• The machine will start by itself in a few seconds.
5. alone
• The house stands by itself in an acre of land.
6. considered separately from other things; in its true nature
• In itself, it's not a difficult problem to solve.
7. for only it to have or use; not shared with others
• The company doesn't have the market to itself.

Word Origin

• Old English (see it, self).