itself Meaning & Definition
What Does Itself Mean?
As a pronoun, itself means it; A thing as the object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject. It can also mean it; used to intensify the subject, especially to emphasize that it is the only participant in the predicate.
Itself at a Glance
| Part of speech | pronoun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪtˈsɛlf/ |
| Synonyms | itsself |
| Plural | themselves |
Itself Definition (Pronoun)
- it; A thing as the object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject
When the opportunity presented itself, no feasible course of action suggested itself (to us).
- it; used to intensify the subject, especially to emphasize that it is the only participant in the predicate
The door itself is quite heavy.
- it; used to refer back to an earlier subject
- Its normal self.
The dog's not itself since we moved to the city.
Pronoun
- (reflexive pronoun) it; A thing as the object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject
The door closed by itself
Synonyms of Itself
Itself synonyms and antonyms →Itself in a Sentence
When the opportunity presented itself, no feasible course of action suggested itself (to us).
The door itself is quite heavy.
The dog's not itself since we moved to the city.
The door closed by itself
Word Forms & Grammar
itself (the third person singular, neuter, personal pronoun, the reflexive form of it, masculine himself, feminine herself, gender-neutral themself, plural themselves)
Words That Rhyme With Itself
Origin of Itself
From Middle English hit-self, equivalent to it + -self.
Quick Answers About Itself
What part of speech is itself?
Itself is a pronoun.
What is another word for itself?
Close synonyms of itself are itsself. See the full list of itself synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of itself?
The plural of itself is themselves.