- itself
- it|selfW1S1 [ıtˈself] pron [reflexive form of 'it']1.) used to show that a thing, organization, animal, or baby that does something is affected by its own action▪ The cat lay on the sofa, washing itself.▪ The machine switches itself off when the process is complete.▪ a small local enterprise that has transformed itself into a highly successful company2.) used to emphasize that you are talking about one particular thing, organization etc▪ We've checked the wiring so the problem may be the television itself.3.) in/of itselfconsidered separately from any other facts▪ There is a slight infection in the lung which in itself is not serious.4.) (all) by itselfa) alone▪ Will the dog be safe left in the car by itself?b) without help or without a person making it work▪ The door seemed to open all by itself.5.) (all) to itselfnot shared with other things▪ This idea deserves a chapter to itself.
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.