Hiself vs. Himself — What's the Difference?
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By Tayyaba Rehman — Published on September 23, 2023
Hiself is the incorrect spelling of Himself. Himself is a reflexive pronoun referring to a male subject previously mentioned.
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Which is correct: Hiself or Himself
How to spell Himself?
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Hiself
Incorrect Spelling
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Himself
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Hiself and Himself
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Key Differences
Remember "him" is the base, and "self" makes it reflexive.
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
Think of the phrase "He did it by himself."
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
"Himself" combines "him" and "self" without any alterations.
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
No extra 'e' is needed; keep it direct with "himself."
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
Visualize "him" and "self" coming together seamlessly.
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Sep 23, 2023
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Definitions
Himself
Himself is a reflexive pronoun referring back to a previously mentioned male subject.
He hurt himself while playing.
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 12, 2023
Himself
Himself can be used for emphasis, showing the subject's actions directly affect them.
He himself made that decision.
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Sep 12, 2023
Himself
It signifies the male doer of an action is also the receiver.
He introduced himself to the group.
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Sep 12, 2023
Himself
It emphasizes the male subject in a sentence.
The mayor himself attended the event.
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Sep 12, 2023
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Himself
Himself can indicate that someone is in their usual state.
After a nap, he was himself again.
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Sep 12, 2023
Himself
(reflexive pronoun) Him; the male object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject
He injured himself.
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 10, 2023
Himself
(emphatic) He; used as an intensifier, often to emphasize that the referent is the exclusive participant in the predicate
He was injured himself.
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Sep 10, 2023
Himself
(Ireland) The subject or non-reflexive object of a predicate; he used of upper-class gentlemen, or sarcastically, of men who imagine themselves to be more important than others
Has himself come down to breakfast yet?
Have you seen himself yet this morning?
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Sep 10, 2023
Himself
An emphasized form of the third person masculine pronoun; - used as a subject usually with he; as, he himself will bear the blame; used alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case; as, it is himself who saved himself.
But he himself returned from the quarries.
David hid himself in the field.
The Lord himself shall give you a sign.
Who gave himself for us, that he might . . . purify unto himself a peculiar people.
With shame remembers, while himself was oneOf the same herd, himself the same had done.
It comprehendeth in himself all good.
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Sep 10, 2023
Himself
One's true or real character; one's natural temper and disposition; the state of being in one's right or sane mind (after unconsciousness, passion, delirium, or abasement); as, the man has come to himself.
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Sep 10, 2023
FAQs
What is the verb form of Himself?
Himself is not a verb; it's a reflexive pronoun.
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
Why is it called Himself?
It combines "him" (referring to a male) and "self" to indicate reflexive action or emphasis.
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
Which preposition is used with Himself?
"By" is often used, as in "by himself."
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
Which vowel is used before Himself?
The article "a" can be used, as in "a man by himself."
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Himself?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on the sentence.
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
Is Himself a vowel or consonant?
Himself is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
What is the second form of Himself?
N/A. Reflexive pronouns don't have forms like verbs do.
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
Is the Himself term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used in metaphorical expressions.
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
What is another term for Himself?
Not applicable; it's a unique reflexive pronoun.
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
Which determiner is used with Himself?
None typically, though "all" can be used as in "all by himself."
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
What is the first form of Himself?
N/A. Reflexive pronouns don't have forms like verbs do.
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
What is the third form of Himself?
N/A. Reflexive pronouns don't have forms like verbs do.
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
Which article is used with Himself?
Typically, "the" can be used, as in "the boy himself."
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Tayyaba Rehman
Sep 23, 2023
Is Himself a negative or positive word?
Neutral; context determines its connotation.
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Sep 23, 2023
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