herself
pronunciation
How to pronounce herself in British English:
UK [hɜːˈself]
How to pronounce herself in American English:
US [hɜːrˈself]
Word Origin
- herself
- Old English hire self; see her (objective case) + self. Originally dative, but since 14c. often treated as genitive, hence her own sweet self, etc. Also see himself.
Example
- 1. Mrs merkel does make herself hard to read .
- 2. She thought any comparison of herself with him was ridiculous .
- 3. And the reason for that was ms whitman herself .
- 4. She cut herself with the scissors .
- 5. Cathy slowly forced herself to be calm .