| query | In written English, h______ is sometimes used to refer to a person without saying whether that person is a man or a woman. Many people prefer to use 'himself or herself' or 'themselves' as an alternative to 'herself'.In written English, herself is sometimes used to refer to a person without saying whether that person is a man or a woman. Many people prefer to use 'himself or herself' or 'themselves' as an alternative to 'herself'. How can anyone blame her for actions for which she feels herself to be in no way responsible? |
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| word | herself |
| full-definition | pronoun You use herself to refer to a woman, girl, or female animal. She let herself out of the room. Jennifer believes she will move out on her own when she is financially able to support herself. Robin didn't feel good about herself. In written English, herself is sometimes used to refer to a person without saying whether that person is a man or a woman. Many people prefer to use 'himself or herself' or 'themselves' as an alternative to 'herself'. How can anyone blame her for actions for which she feels herself to be in no way responsible? Herself is sometimes used to refer to a country or nation . Britain's dream of herself began to fade. People sometimes use herself to refer to a car, machine, or ship. Some people think it is better to use 'itself' when referring to these things. The ship adjusted herself to the roll and rhythm of the sea. You use herself to emphasize the person or thing that you are referring to. Herself is sometimes used instead of 'her' as the object of a verb or preposition . She's so beautiful herself. Has anyone thought of consulting Bethan herself? She herself was not a keen gardener. |
| cefr-level | A2 |
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