reflexive pronoun

"Reflexive pronouns" are essential in indicating that the subject and object of a verb are the same, often ending in "-self" or "-selves."

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Definition

B2Grammar

(general)A pronoun that shows the subject and object of a verb are the same person or thing, typically ending in "-self" or "-selves."

Example

  • She taught herself to play the piano.
  • The cat cleaned itself.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "reflexive pronoun":

personal pronounintensive pronounprepositional pronoun