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Wordabulary

itself

Pronunciation
Pronoun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

Used to refer back to a thing, animal, or idea that is the subject of the sentence.

"The company prides itself on its customer service."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The company prides _____ on its customer service."

Answer: itself

In your own words, what does "itself" mean?

Used to refer back to a thing, animal, or idea that is the subject of the sentence.

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