Synonyms for

Itself

Verb / ˌɪˈtself / Another word for itself — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

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

  1. The flower bloomed by itself.
  2. The dog chased its tail until it caught itself.
  3. The tree planted itself in the garden.
  4. The book fell off the shelf and landed on itself.
  5. 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

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