reflexive pronoun

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Noun reflexive pronoun has 1 sense

reflexive pronoun, reflexive - a personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the agent
--₁ is a kind of personal pronoun

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Reflexive Pronoun

A reflexive pronoun is a type of pronoun that is used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same. It reflects back to the subject and is essential in conveying the meaning and structure of a sentence.

Example sentences:

She herself applied for the job.
The cat groomed itself for hours.
We should always take care of ourselves.
John taught himself to play the guitar.
The team congratulated themselves on the victory.

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