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Noah taught himself a new song.
What does Himself mean?
Himself means that same boy or man.
Dictionary definition
Himself is used when a male person is both the one doing an action and the one receiving it, or to add emphasis.
Example sentences
Himself in a sentence
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He reminded himself to check his work.
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The word himself shows that the action connects back to the same person.
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What does himself mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to himself?
His Own Self is close in meaning to himself.
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Which word is most opposite in meaning to himself?
Someone Else contrasts with himself.
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WordHimself.
Partpronoun.
MeaningHimself means that same boy or man.
ExampleExample: Noah taught himself a new song.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- him · self
- Strongest beat
- self
- Ending
- self
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on self.
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Synonyms
Words like Himself
his own selfA plain-language way to explain the pronoun.
that same personRefers back to the same male person.
aloneCan show that someone did something without help.
Antonyms
Opposite words
someone elseA different person.
another personNot the same person being discussed.
othersPeople other than the person named.
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Word family
Himself word family
Base word
himself
pronoun
him
Used for a male person as object.
pronoun
he
Used for a male person as subject.
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Hint for students
Himself means that same boy or man.
Common mix-up
Himself is not the same as someone else. Himself means himself means that same boy or man.
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Read this model sentence: He reminded himself to check his work. Clue words: reminded, check, work. Underline clue words that show why himself fits instead of someone else. Now write one new sentence that shows himself without using the word himself. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show himself?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "He reminded himself to check his work." Why does himself fit better than someone else?
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