Synonyms for
Itself
Definition
Itself is a reflexive pronoun used to refer back to the subject of a sentence. It is used to emphasize the subject's role in an action or state of being.
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- by itself
- in itself
- itself is
- it is itself
- itself was
- itself has
- itself can
- itself will
Usage note
Itself is a reflexive pronoun used to refer back to a thing or animal previously mentioned. It is not typically used as a subject, but rather as an object or for emphasis.
Example sentences
- The flower bloomed by itself.
- The dog chased its tail until it caught itself.
- The tree planted itself in the garden.
- The book fell off the shelf and landed on itself.
- The car parked itself in the garage.
Quotes
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. -Joseph Campbell
If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough. -Oprah Winfrey