She willed herself to stay awake.
She willed herself to stay awake.
English
herself
hɝːˈself, hərˈself, hɜːˈsɛlf, hɝˈsɛlf, əsɛlf, ɚsɛlf
Meaning: she personally; reflexive form of 'she'
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Example sentences
She made this beautiful dress all by herself.
She made this beautiful dress all by herself.
She effectively managed the entire project by herself.
She effectively managed the entire project by herself.
The young singer found herself in the spotlight after her video went viral.
The young singer found herself in the spotlight after her video went viral.
She committed herself body and soul to the community garden.
She committed herself body and soul to the community garden.
Usage Notes
Used as a reflexive pronoun (when the subject and object are the same) or for emphasis. 'By herself' often means 'alone' or 'without help'.
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