it
/ɪt/
noun
- The player who is 'it' in a children's game, such as tag.
- In the game of tag, Sarah is it and must chase the others.
- Who wants to be it for the next round of hide-and-seek?
- You're it! Now try to catch me.
- An attractive or desirable quality; sex appeal (informal).
- That actor has a certain 'it' that makes him popular.
- She's got it — that special charm everyone notices.
- The song has that 'it' factor that makes it a hit.
pronoun
- Used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea that has already been mentioned or is easily understood.
- I found a book on the table, and it was about space travel.
- We had a great idea, but it didn't work out.
- The cat is sleeping, and it looks very comfortable.
- Used as the subject of a verb when the real subject comes later in the sentence (impersonal 'it').
- It feels good to help others.
- It is important to arrive on time for the meeting.
- It is raining outside, so take an umbrella.
- Used to refer to a situation, fact, or experience that is understood from context.
- It was a wonderful party.
- Stop it! That tickles.
- I can't believe it! You won the race!
- Used to identify or emphasize a person or thing in a sentence (cleft structure).
- It was in 1999 that they moved to Canada.
- It is the blue car that I want to buy.
- It was Maria who called you this morning.