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Definition of itself - Reverso English Dictionary
Pronoun
1.
reflexivething as the object of its own action
- The cat cleaned itself.
2.
emphaticused to emphasize the subject's role or identity
- The machine itself is not broken.
Expressions with itself
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person or thing showing perfect kindness in every way
She is kindness itself to everyone she meets.
be suitable for a particular purpose
This material lends itself to outdoor use.
someone who is the perfect example of being polite
She is politeness itself when greeting guests.
extremely easy to understand or do
The instructions were simplicity itself, even a child could follow them.
earn or save enough to cover its own cost
The new machine will pay for itself in two years.
is obvious and needs no further proof
Look at the before-and-after photos—it speaks for itself.
resolve without intervention
Don't worry, the problem will sort itself out.
be clear without needing explanation
The success of the project speaks for itself.
act in an extremely polite manner
During the meeting, she was politeness itself.
events happen again in a similar way
They say history repeats itself when wars break out.
reputation gained independently by someone or something
The company made a name for itself in technology.
extremely ancient or existing since the distant past
This legend is old as time itself.
become written automatically or without much effort
This story seemed to write itself overnight.
act as the perfect example of kindness
She was kindness itself when helping the lost child.
engage actively with a particular matter
The organization concerns itself with community development.
considered independently without external factors
The book, in and of itself, is quite interesting.
something or someone widely recognized and respected
The local bakery is an institution in itself, known for its delicious pastries.
is suitable or useful for a specific purpose or activity
This tool lends itself to fixing small machines.
something that operates independently and ignores rules
The committee is a law unto itself, making decisions without oversight.
idea comes to mind without effort
While walking, the idea suggested itself to him.
without anyone or anything else present
The cat sat by itself in the room.
happen again in the same way
History tends to repeat itself over the years.
separate from other things or people with nothing else nearby
The tiny cabin was all by itself in the forest.
return to a correct position or state by itself
The boat will right itself after the wave passes.
Origin of itself
Old English, hit (it) + self (oneself)
Terms with itself included in their meaning
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shape
circular or oval shape formed by curving a line back towards itself
self-operating
operating by itself without human control
action
bend something flexible over on itself
shapes
bent over upon itself
geography
territory or country itself
fireworks
firework that propels itself into the air
mathematics
product of a number multiplied by itself
mathematics
multiply a number by itself
sensor-controlled
door that opens and closes by itself using sensors or controls
apocalypse
complete destruction of Earth itself
make cylindrical
make something into a cylinder by wrapping it around itself
general
task that helps another main task but is not central itself
bells
sound of metal clattering against itself
self-operating device
device or machine that operates itself
mathematics
number that when multiplied by itself equals another
medical
process where damaged body tissue repairs itself after injury
technology process
make a process or system work by itself automatically
movement
collapse inwardly on itself
opportunity
occur or present itself to someone
collapse
break into pieces by itself, falling apart completely
involuntary
not closed and opens by itself
kindness value
express kindness behind an act matters more than the act itself
self-reference
self-referential or about itself
mathematics
the result of multiplying a number by itself
Examples of itself in a sentence
The book fell and closed itself. The city itself was a marvel to behold. The book itself is a masterpiece of literature.
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- French:lui-même, elle-même, ...
- German:sich, selbst, ...
- Italian:sé stesso, stesso, ...
- Spanish:sí mismo, en sí, ...
- Portuguese:se, o próprio, ...
- Chinese:自己, 本身, ...
- Japanese:自分自身, 自体, ...
- Arabic:نفسه, بِنَفْسِهِ, ...
- Hebrew:עַצְמוֹ, ...
- Russian:себя, сама, ...
- Ukrainian:себе, сама по собі, ...
- Hindi:खुद को, खुद, ...
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