it
//ɪt//
Pronoun
Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
I found a book and read it.
Used to refer to an animal or child of unspecified sex.
The baby is crying. It must be hungry.
Used to refer to a fact or situation previously mentioned, known, or happening.
I heard about the accident. It was terrible.
Used in the normal subject position in statements about time, distance, or weather.
It is raining outside.
Used as a subject of a verb describing a situation or condition.
It is raining outside.
Used to emphasize a following part of a sentence.
It was John who broke the window.
Noun
In children's games, the player who has to catch or find the others.
You're it! Try to catch us!
The most important or desirable quality or ability.
She's got it—the talent and charisma to be a star.