it

//ɪt//
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Pronoun

itCanonical form
itObjective case
itsPossessive form
1

Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.

I found a book and read it.

2

Used to refer to an animal or child of unspecified sex.

The baby is crying. It must be hungry.

3

Used to refer to a fact or situation previously mentioned, known, or happening.

I heard about the accident. It was terrible.

4

Used in the normal subject position in statements about time, distance, or weather.

It is raining outside.

5

Used as a subject of a verb describing a situation or condition.

It is raining outside.

6

Used to emphasize a following part of a sentence.

It was John who broke the window.

Synonym

Noun

1

In children's games, the player who has to catch or find the others.

You're it! Try to catch us!

2

The most important or desirable quality or ability.

She's got it—the talent and charisma to be a star.

it - Deep Vocabulary