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itself

The correct spelling is itself.

How to pronounce itself

/ɪtˈsɛlf/
pronoun

IPA: /ɪtˈsɛlf/

Say it like: Its-elf

The correct spelling is itself. (reflexive pronoun) it; A thing as the object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject For example: "The door closed by itself"

Usage Examples

The door closed by itself

The door itself is quite heavy.

Definition

pronoun

  1. 1.(reflexive pronoun) it; A thing as the object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject
  2. 2.It; used to intensify the subject, especially to emphasize that it is the only participant in the predicate
  3. 3.It; used to refer back to an earlier subject

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