Itself

usgb/ɪtˈself/
pronoun

Used to emphasize that a particular thing is the one involved or being referred to.

The city itself is lovely
Visual representation of "itself" - Used to emphasize that a particular thing is the one involved or being referred to

Often appears as...

  • the city itself
  • the system itself
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Visual representation of "itself"
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Stress Importance

Use 'itself' to stress the importance or centrality of the object in a situation.

Illustration for Stress Importance
The agreement itself was the breakthrough.
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Clarifying Focus

Choose 'itself' to clarify that you are talking about the thing alone and not related entities.

Illustration for Clarifying Focus
The painting itself drew the crowds, not the artist's fame.
Visual representation of the word "Itself"

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