🇬🇧 Itself meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

“Itself” is a word we use when we talk about one thing, animal, or idea that does something to or for the same thing, animal, or idea. We use “it” for the thing, and “itself” when that same thing is also the one being acted on. For example, if a robot turns on its own power, we say, “The robot turned itself on.” “Itself” helps us show that nothing else is involved—only that one thing acting on the same thing.

The cranky alarm clock turned itself off and went back to sleep.

The umbrella opened itself inside the house and scared itself silly.

The donut admired itself in the shiny metal tray and said, “Wow, nice sprinkles.”

The robot high-fived itself because no one else was fast enough.

The shy turtle wrapped itself in a blanket made of lettuce leaves.

The small cat fell in the rain and got wet. It shook itself and looked sad. It licked itself clean with a slow paw. It pulled itself out of a small box and made itself warm with a blanket. The cat made itself small and slept, happy and dry and safe.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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