himself

/hɪmˈsɛlf/

Rang de fréquence #434

himself

Définitions

  1. Pronom

    The same man, used as the object of a verb.

    Exemples

    • He hurt himself on the ladder.
    • He saw himself in the mirror.
  2. Pronom

    Used to stress that the man and no one else does something.

    Exemples

    • He himself said the plan was flawed.
    • He was hurt himself.
  3. Pronom

    He, used to stress who did something.

    Exemples

    • He himself had been well paid by his uncle.
    • It was himself who first had the idea.
  4. Pronom

    In Irish use, a polite or joking way to refer to the man of the house.

    Exemples

    • Has himself come down to breakfast yet?
    • Have you seen himself this morning?

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