itself
pronoun
it·self
| \ it-ˈself
, ət-, Southern also -ˈsef\
, ət-, Southern also -ˈsef\
Definition of itself
1
: that identical one — compare it sense 1
—used reflexively watched the cat giving itself a bath , for emphasis the letter itself was missing , or in absolute constructions itself a splendid specimen of classic art, it has been exhibited throughout the world
2
: its normal, healthy, or sane condition
in itself
: in its own nature : intrinsically
was not in itself bad
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itself
pronoun
English Language Learners Definition of itself
—used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to something that has already been mentioned
—used for emphasis to refer to something that has already been mentioned
—used after a noun to say that someone or something has a lot of a particular quality
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itself
pronoun
it·self
| \ it-ˈself
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Kids Definition of itself
: that identical one
The cat gave itself a bath. This itself is a good enough reason.
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