herself

//hɜːˈsɛlf//
A2Frequency Level 5Neutral
Visual representation of herself

Pronoun

herselfCanonical form
1

Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned as the subject of the clause.

She bought herself a new dress.

2

Used to emphasize a particular female person or animal mentioned.

The queen herself welcomed the guests.

3

Used to refer to a female person's normal or usual self.

After a good night's sleep, she felt like herself again.