itself
ɪtˈsɛlf
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Definition of itself - Reverso English Dictionary

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Pronoun

1.
reflexivething as the object of its own action
  • The cat cleaned itself.
it self
2.
emphaticused to emphasize the subject's role or identity
  • The machine itself is not broken.
it
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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.

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
foldedadj.
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

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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  1. French:lui-même, elle-même, ...
  2. German:sich, selbst, ...
  3. Italian:sé stesso, stesso, ...
  4. Spanish:sí mismo, en sí, ...
  5. Portuguese:se, o próprio, ...
  6. Chinese:自己, 本身, ...
  7. Japanese:自分自身, 自体, ...
  8. Arabic:نفسه, بِنَفْسِهِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:עַצְמוֹ, ...
  10. Russian:себя, сама, ...
  11. Ukrainian:себе, сама по собі, ...
  12. Hindi:खुद को, खुद, ...
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