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himself

/hɪmˈsɛlf/

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

أمثلة

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1

He made himself a cup of tea before starting work.

He prepared a drink for his own person.

2

The President himself will attend the opening ceremony.

The President will attend personally rather than sending a representative.

3

He's not feeling like himself today after the long trip.

He does not feel like his usual healthy or happy person.

عائلة الكلمة

مرتبط
self
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'him' + 'self'. When a man looks in a mirror, he sees 'him' + 'self' = himself.

اختبار سريع

The little boy learned how to tie his shoes all by ___.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: himself

أمثلة

1

He made himself a cup of tea before starting work.

everyday

He prepared a drink for his own person.

2

The President himself will attend the opening ceremony.

formal

The President will attend personally rather than sending a representative.

3

He's not feeling like himself today after the long trip.

informal

He does not feel like his usual healthy or happy person.

4

The researcher himself conducted the primary data collection.

academic

The specific male researcher performed the task personally.

5

The manager himself approved the budget for the new project.

business

The person in charge gave the approval personally.

عائلة الكلمة

مرتبط
self

تلازمات شائعة

by himself alone or without help
to himself kept private or not shared
all by himself completely alone
believe in himself to have confidence in his own abilities
for himself for his own benefit

العبارات الشائعة

by himself

on his own

keep to himself

to avoid meeting people or being social

not himself

not behaving in his usual way

يُخلط عادةً مع

himself vs him

'Him' is an object pronoun used when the subject and object are different; 'himself' is used when they are the same.

himself vs his

'His' shows possession, while 'himself' refers back to the person as the object of an action.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'himself' only when the subject of the sentence is 'he' or a specific male noun like 'the boy' or 'Mr. Smith'. It can be used for emphasis directly after the noun (The King himself) or at the end of a clause.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often say 'by his self' instead of 'by himself'. Also, they may use 'him' when the subject and object are the same (e.g., saying 'He washed him' instead of 'He washed himself').

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'him' + 'self'. When a man looks in a mirror, he sees 'him' + 'self' = himself.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from Old English 'him' (dative case of he) combined with 'self' (meaning same or identical).

أنماط نحوية

Reflexive pronoun for masculine singular subjects Used after prepositions like 'by', 'to', or 'for' Functions as an intensive pronoun for emphasis
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السياق الثقافي

In traditional English, 'himself' was often used as a generic pronoun for any person of unknown gender, but modern English prefers 'themselves'.

اختبار سريع

The little boy learned how to tie his shoes all by ___.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: himself

كلمات ذات صلة

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

antibody

B2

A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. It identifies and neutralizes threats like bacteria, viruses, and toxins to prevent infection.

vaccine

B2

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. It is typically prepared from the causative agent of a disease or a synthetic substitute and is administered to prevent future infection.

vaccination

B2

The administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. It refers to the physical act or the organized process of immunizing individuals or populations.

immunization

B2

The process by which an individual's immune system becomes protected against a specific disease, typically through the administration of a vaccine. It refers to both the act of giving a vaccine and the resulting state of being immune to an infection.

injection

B2

An injection is the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe. Metaphorically, it refers to the act of introducing something new, such as money or energy, into a system or organization to improve it.

medication

B2

To treat a person or animal with medicine, or to provide a drug to alleviate symptoms and manage health conditions. It describes the professional act of administering healthcare substances or the personal act of self-treating a condition.

prescription

B2

Relating to a medicine or treatment that can only be obtained through a written order from a qualified doctor. It describes items that are legally regulated and require professional authorization rather than being available for direct purchase.

antibiotic

B2

Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.

anesthetic

B2

A substance or drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation or consciousness. It is used in medical procedures to prevent a patient from feeling pain during surgery or other painful treatments.

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