It

Pronunciation: /ɪt/

Definitions of it

pronoun A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun to avoid repetition. 'It' is a pronoun that is used to represent a thing, animal, or concept that has already been mentioned or is understood from the context.

Example Sentences

A1 I have a book. It is on the table.

A2 She bought a new phone. It is very expensive.

B1 I need to buy some milk. It is essential for my morning coffee.

B2 The new software has many features. It will make our work much easier.

C1 The company has announced a new policy. It aims to improve employee satisfaction.

C2 After the merger, the company faced many challenges. It managed to overcome them successfully.

Examples of it in a Sentence

formal It is important to follow proper procedures when conducting experiments in a laboratory.

informal I think it's best to just go with the flow and see where it takes us.

slang I can't believe it, that party was lit!

figurative Sometimes in life, it's like trying to catch a butterfly - the harder you chase it, the more it eludes you.

Grammatical Forms of it

• past tense: was
• plural: they
• comparative: more
• superlative: most
• present tense: is
• future tense: will be
• perfect tense: has been
• continuous tense: is being
• singular: it
• positive degree: good
• infinitive: to be
• gerund: being
• participle: been

Origin and Evolution of it

First Known Use: 1150 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'it' originated from Old English, derived from the pronoun 'hit' which meant 'that which is being spoken of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'it' has remained a fundamental pronoun in the English language, used to refer to objects, animals, and abstract concepts. Its usage has evolved to become a versatile and essential part of English grammar.