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Meaning of it
The primary meaning of the word "it" is a pronoun used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
Etymology of it
The word "it" originated from Old English "hit", which was the neuter nominative and accusative form of the pronoun
The word has its roots in Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European, and has been used in the English language since the 9th century
Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the word have evolved, but its meaning and usage have remained relatively consistent
Synonyms
Definitions
- Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified
- Used to refer to a situation or circumstance
- Used as the subject of an impersonal verb, such as "it is raining"
- Used as the object of a verb or preposition, such as "I like it"
- Used for emphasis, such as "it was I who did it"
Usage Examples
- It is a beautiful day today
- I don't like it when you shout
- It was a great party, thanks for inviting me
- Can you pass it to me, please?
- I'm not sure what it is, but I like it