Hiself vs. Himself: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 25, 2023
"Hiself" is a common misspelling. The correct term is "Himself," used to refer to a male subject previously mentioned.
Which is correct: Hiself or Himself
How to spell Himself?
Hiself is Incorrect
Himself is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of it as a combination of "him" and "self."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023
"Himself" matches the structure of "herself" and "itself."
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Oct 25, 2023
Recall that "him" refers to a male; adding "self" emphasizes it's about him only.
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Oct 25, 2023
Imagine a sentence: "He did it by himself."
Janet White
Oct 25, 2023
Note the absence of "e" after "him."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023
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Hiself and Himself Definitions
Himself
For emphasis, indicating the male subject of the verb.
The manager himself approved it.
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Sep 07, 2023
Himself
In an absolute construction.
Even with his friends helping, himself being the strongest pulled the weight.
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Sep 07, 2023
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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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Sep 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Himself?
A: It is called "Himself" because it combines "him" (a masculine object pronoun) with "self" to refer reflexively to a male subject.
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Oct 25, 2023
What is the verb form of Himself?
A: "Himself" doesn't have a verb form as it's a pronoun.
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Oct 25, 2023
What is the pronunciation of Himself?
A: "Himself" is pronounced as /hɪmˈsɛlf/.
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Oct 25, 2023
What is the plural form of Himself?
A: The word "Himself" doesn't have a plural form, but analogous forms for multiple people are "themselves" or "selves."
Sara Rehman
Oct 25, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Himself?
A: Conjunctions aren't specific to pronouns. Any conjunction (e.g., and, but, or) can be used in a sentence containing "himself."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023
Is Himself a negative or positive word?
A: "Himself" is neutral; it's neither negative nor positive.
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Oct 25, 2023
Which vowel is used before Himself?
A: The vowel "i" is used before "Himself."
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Oct 25, 2023
Is Himself a vowel or consonant?
A: "Himself" is a word, not a single letter. It contains both vowels and consonants.
Janet White
Oct 25, 2023
Is Himself a countable noun?
A: No, "Himself" is a reflexive pronoun and not a countable noun.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 25, 2023
What is the singular form of Himself?
A: "Himself" is already in singular form.
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Oct 25, 2023
Which determiner is used with Himself?
A: Determiners aren't typically used directly with "Himself."
Harlon Moss
Oct 25, 2023
What is the third form of Himself?
A: "Himself" remains consistent and doesn't have different forms.
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Oct 25, 2023
Which preposition is used with Himself?
A: Various prepositions can be used with "Himself," e.g., "by himself" or "for himself."
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Oct 25, 2023
Which article is used with Himself?
A: Typically, articles aren't used directly before reflexive pronouns. However, in context, "the" or "a" might appear elsewhere in the sentence.
Sara Rehman
Oct 25, 2023
How do we divide Himself into syllables?
A: "Himself" can be divided as Him-self.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023
What is the first form of Himself?
A: "Himself" doesn't have forms like verbs do. It's always "Himself."
Sara Rehman
Oct 25, 2023
Is the Himself term a metaphor?
A: No, "Himself" is not a metaphor by itself. However, it can be used metaphorically in certain contexts.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023
What is the second form of Himself?
A: "Himself" doesn't have different forms.
Janet White
Oct 25, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Himself?
A: The first syllable, "Him," is stressed in "Himself."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 25, 2023
What is the opposite of Himself?
A: The feminine form, which serves as an opposite in gender terms, is "herself."
Sara Rehman
Oct 25, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Sumera SaeedSumera is an experienced content writer and editor with a niche in comparative analysis. At Diffeence Wiki, she crafts clear and unbiased comparisons to guide readers in making informed decisions. With a dedication to thorough research and quality, Sumera's work stands out in the digital realm. Off the clock, she enjoys reading and exploring diverse cultures.
