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/ɪt/
reference to a thing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'it' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hit', where 'hit' meant 'it'.
Historical Evolution
'hit' changed from Old English word 'hit' and eventually became the modern English word 'it'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'it', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Pronoun 1
used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
I found a wallet on the street. It was brown.
Synonyms
Pronoun 2
used to refer to a baby or animal of unspecified sex.
The cat is so cute. It loves to play with yarn.
Pronoun 3
used to refer to a fact or situation previously mentioned or known.
It's raining outside.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35