CEFR A1

itself

pronoun

Meaning

Used to refer to a thing or person previously mentioned, to emphasize that thing or person.

Examples

The company prides itself on its innovation.
The book itself is not very long, but it has many complex ideas.

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itself (A1)

pronoun

Pronunciation: /ɪtˈsɛlf/

Definition

Used to refer to a thing or person previously mentioned, to emphasize that thing or person.

Examples

The company prides itself on its innovation.
The book itself is not very long, but it has many complex ideas.
The machine can turn itself on and off automatically.

How to Use itself

itself (pronoun): Used to emphasize the subject when it is a thing or animal. — "The computer itself is old, but the software is up-to-date."

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