Cool MateMeaning of Herself
used when the woman or girl who performs an action is also affected by it
In simple words: The female form of 'himself', used to refer to the subject when it is a girl or woman.
Herself in a sentence
- She hurt herself.
- She must be very proud of herself.
- She told me the news herself.
- Jane herself was at the meeting.
- She didn't seem quite herself this morning.
- She needed space to be herself.
- She lives by herself.
- She runs the business by herself.
- She wants a room all to herself.
How to use Herself
Use 'herself' when talking about a woman doing something alone or emphasizing her own actions. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone pronoun
Memory hint
Think of 'her self' to remember that it refers to a woman.
Related words
Collocations with Herself
- by herself
- take care of herself
- enjoy herself
- teach herself
- believe in herself
Opposites of Herself
Common mistakes with Herself
- 'Herself' is often confused with 'hers' (possessive).
- Learners sometimes use 'herself' in place of 'she' in subject positions.
- Some learners forget to use 'herself' for the reflexive form when it's needed.
Herself appears in
More words like Herself
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Herself
What does Herself mean?
The female form of 'himself', used to refer to the subject when it is a girl or woman.
What is the definition of Herself?
used when the woman or girl who performs an action is also affected by it
How do you use Herself in a sentence?
She hurt herself.
Can you give another example of Herself?
She must be very proud of herself.
What are synonyms for Herself?
Common alternatives include hers, her, she.
What is the opposite of Herself?
Opposite meanings include himself, themselves, yourself.
What words go with Herself?
It commonly pairs with by herself, take care of herself, enjoy herself, teach herself, believe in herself.
What are common mistakes when using Herself?
'Herself' is often confused with 'hers' (possessive). Learners sometimes use 'herself' in place of 'she' in subject positions. Some learners forget to use 'herself' for the reflexive form when it's needed.
How do you pronounce Herself?
US: /["/hɜːrˈself//hərˈself/"]/, UK: /["/hɜːˈself//həˈself/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Herself?
Use 'herself' when talking about a woman doing something alone or emphasizing her own actions. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts.
What CEFR level is Herself?
"Herself" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.