it
pronoun
[ ɪt ]
• used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
• "a room with two beds in it"
• used to identify a person.
• "it's me"
• used in the normal subject position in statements about time, distance, or weather.
• "it's half past five"
• used in the normal subject or object position when a more specific subject or object is given later in the sentence.
• "it is impossible to assess the problem"
• used to emphasize a following part of a sentence.
• "it is the child who is the victim"
• the situation or circumstances; things in general.
• "no one can stay here—it's too dangerous now"
• exactly what is needed or desired.
• "they thought they were it"
• sex appeal.
• "he's still got ‘it.’"
• denoting a person or thing that is exceptionally fashionable, popular, or successful at a particular time.
• "they were Hollywood's It couple"
• (in children's games) the player who has to catch the others.
Origin:
Old English hit, neuter of he, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch het .
it
noun
• Italian vermouth.
• "he poured a gin and it"
Origin:
1930s: abbreviation.
IT
noun
• short for information technology.
• "the development and use of IT are certain to bring about changes in education"
