itself
Translation
itself
Examples
The cat cleans itself.
The cat cleans itself.
The problem will solve itself.
The problem will solve itself.
The house itself is small.
The house itself is small.
Grammar Patterns
((as a reflexive object)) placed after a ((verb)) to show the action returns to the subject The machine turns itself off.
((for emphasis)) placed after a ((noun)) to emphasize that noun The city itself is quite old.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Function: reflexive pronoun, emphatic pronoun
Etymology
Comes from the combination of 'it' and 'self'.
Memory Tips
Used to refer back to an animal or an inanimate object. Not used for people. 'The company itself is new.'