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Definition it in British English

it pronoun

pronoun
/ɪt/

It can be used as the subject, object, or complement of a verb or the object of a preposition.

1

used for referring to a thing, situation, place, animal etc when it has already been mentioned or when it is obvious which one you are referring to

1.1

used for referring to a thing, situation, place, animal etc when it has already been mentioned or when it is obvious which one you are referring to

Example

I can't find my ticket. I think I must have lost it.

Example

Don't do it again.

Example

Her dog was howling at the door, so he let it in.

Example

You should come to Rome - it's a wonderful city.

Example

If you'd come along and support us, we'd really appreciate it.

Synonyms and related words
anybody anyone anything
1.2

used for referring to a baby or very young child when it has already been mentioned, or when it is obvious which one you are referring to

Example

Is it a boy or a girl?

Synonyms and related words
anybody anyone anything
2

used instead of the subject of a sentence, when the real subject is a phrase or clause at the end of the sentence

2.1

used instead of the subject of a sentence, when the real subject is a phrase or clause at the end of the sentence

Example

It's nice to be home again.

Example

It's strange that she never mentioned the wedding.

Example

It annoys me to hear people blaming everything on the government.

Example

It's always sad saying goodbye to someone you love.

Synonyms and related words
anybody anyone anything
2.2

used after a verb in place of the object, when the real object is a phrase or clause at the end of the sentence

Example

The new law made it easier to get a divorce.

Example

I find it amazing that anyone should want to listen to such rubbish.

Synonyms and related words
anybody anyone anything
3

used for referring to someone's life, work, or general situation

Example

What's it like in the army these days?

Example

He's been having it pretty easy up to now.

Synonyms and related words
anybody anyone anything
4

used for talking about the weather, the temperature, or the light

Example

It rained in the night.

Example

It's a glorious day.

Example

It's cooler indoors.

Example

It gets dark at around five.

Synonyms and related words
anybody anyone anything
5

used for saying or asking what the time, day, or date is

Example

'What time is it?' 'It's four o'clock.'

Example

It was nearly midnight when we got home.

Example

It was 1985, and Sally had just graduated from high school.

Example

Thank goodness it's Saturday tomorrow.

Synonyms and related words
anybody anyone anything
6

used for saying how large a distance is

Example

It's about ten miles from here to Plymouth.

Synonyms and related words
anybody anyone anything
7

used with the verb 'to be' for emphasizing that you are referring to a particular person, thing, time, or place

Example

It's your brother I want to speak to.

Example

It was a year ago today that I started working here.

Synonyms and related words
anybody anyone anything
8

used for telling someone who you are, or asking who someone else is, especially on the telephone

Example

Hello, it's me, Geoffrey.

Example

'There's someone here to see you.' 'Who is it?'

Synonyms and related words
anybody anyone anything
9

used in some expressions for referring to the thing that you want someone to do

Example

Stop it. You're hurting me.

Example

Jump to it! There's no time to lose.

Example

Get on with it.

Synonyms and related words
anybody anyone anything
10

an ability or quality that is needed in order to do something

10.1

an ability or quality that is needed in order to do something

Example

We'll soon find out if you're any good as an actor. Either you've got it or you haven't.

Synonyms and related words
experience ability skill
10.2

the quality of being sexually attractive

Example

She's definitely got it - the guys are all crazy about her.

Synonyms and related words
traction appeal character
11

used for referring to the activity of having sex, especially when you do not want to say this directly

Example

They were together all night, but did they actually do it?

Synonyms and related words
anybody anyone anything
Definition it in British English

Related Words

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