EnglishMain Dictionary
herself
Universal Words
pronoun
1 (the reflexive form of she) used when the woman or girl who performs an action is also affected by it:
She hurt herself. * She must be very proud of herself.
2 used to emphasize the female subject or object of a sentence:
She told me the news herself. * Jane herself was at the meeting.
IDIOMS
be, seem, etc. herself (of a woman or girl) to be in a normal state of health or happiness; not influenced by other people:
She didn't seem quite herself this morning. * She needed space to be herself.
(all) by herself
1 alone; with anyone else:
She lives by herself.
2 without help:
She runs the business by herself.
(all) to herself for only her to have or use:
She wants a room all to herself.
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