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Is the word itself a preposition?

No, "itself" is not a preposition. It is a reflexive pronoun.

Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. They usually indicate location, direction, time, or manner. Examples of prepositions include:

* on

* in

* at

* to

* from

* with

Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a verb refer to the same person or thing. They always end in "-self" or "-selves". Examples of reflexive pronouns include:

* myself

* yourself

* himself

* herself

* itself

* ourselves

* yourselves

* themselves

Therefore, "itself" is not a preposition, but a reflexive pronoun.

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