It - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
It is a pronoun used to refer to something previously mentioned or easily identified. It can replace a noun, represent an object, animal, or idea, and is often used as a subject or object in sentences. Example: The book is on the table. It is blue.
Definition:
A pronoun referring to a previously mentioned or easily identified thing, animal, or situation.
Synonyms:
that, this, the thing
Part of Speech:
pronoun
Antonyms:
nothing, everything
Common Collocations:
find it, take it, leave it, make it, see it
Derivatives:
its, itself
Usage Tips:
Use "it" to refer to objects, animals, or abstract concepts when gender is unknown or irrelevant.
Common Phrases:
take it easy, make it big, call it a day
Etymology:
Derived from Old English "hit," neuter of "he," used as a general pronoun for inanimate objects and abstractions.
Examples:
- 1. The cat chased the mouse but lost it in the bushes.
- 2. It is raining heavily outside today.
- 3. She found the book and put it on the shelf.
- 4. Can you fix the chair? It is broken.