Значение itself в русском языке

• 0 the reflexive form of the pronoun 'it' -- себя, себе, собой

  • The cat licked itself clean.

• 1 used to emphasize the particular thing you are referring to -- сам, сама, само

  • The garden is enormous but the house itself is very small.

• 2 alone -- один, в одиночестве

  • The dog was in the house by itself for several days.

  • The UK heating/ US heat comes on by itself.

• 3 as the only thing being talked about and nothing else -- само по себе

  • You've managed to complete the course - that in itself is an achievement.