Herself

usgb/hɜːrˈself,hərˈself/
pronoun

Used to refer back to a female subject already mentioned.

She made the clothes herself.
Visual representation of "herself" - Used to refer back to a female subject already mentioned.

Often appears as...

  • she did it herself
  • she made it herself
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Solo Accomplishment

Use 'herself' to highlight that she did something alone, without help.

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She completed the project herself.
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Personal Skill

'Herself' can imply she is capable or skilled, managing without assistance.

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She repairs her car herself.
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Strong Emphasis

Adding 'herself' stresses the action was done by her, and nobody else.

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She herself wrote every word.
Visual representation of the word "Herself"

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