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   it

   /ɪt/

   pronoun

   • 1. used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified: "a room with two beds in it"
   • ▪ referring to an animal or child of unspecified sex: "she was holding the baby, cradling it and smiling into its face"
   • ▪ referring to a fact or situation previously mentioned, known, or happening: "stop it, you're hurting me"
   • 2. used to identify a person: "it's me"
   • 3. used in the normal subject position in statements about time, distance, or weather: "it's half past five"
   • 4. 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"
   • 5. used to emphasize a following part of a sentence: "it is the child who is the victim"
   • 6. the situation or circumstances; things in general: "no one can stay here—it's too dangerous now"
   • 7. exactly what is needed or desired: "they thought they were it"
   • 8. sex appeal: informal "he's still got ‘it.’"
   • ▪ sex: "the only thing I knew nothing about was ‘it’"
   • 9. denoting a person or thing that is exceptionally fashionable, popular, or successful at a particular time: informal "they were Hollywood's It couple"
   • 10. (in children's games) the player who has to catch the others.

   Word Origin Old Englishhit, neuter of he, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch het.

   Scrabble Points: 2

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the pronoun it and the noun IT in English. Find out how to use it as a dummy subject, an empty subject, an anticipatory subject, and more.

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     IT meaning: 1. used as the subject of a verb, or the object...

   • Znaczenie It, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     IT definicja: 1. used as the subject of a verb, or the...

   • It: French Translation

     IT translate: il [masculine], elle [feminine], le...

3. techterms.com › definition › itIT Definition - What is Information Technology? - TechTerms.com

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   Nov 21, 2022 · Strictly defined, Information Technology focuses on the storage, retrieval, and processing of information. More frequently, it refers to the department and workers in those organizations responsible for installing and maintaining computers and networks.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › itIt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various uses and meanings of the pronoun it, such as referring to a lifeless thing, an unknown person or animal, a condition or action, or a game player. See examples, etymology, and related words.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various uses and meanings of the pronoun 'it' in English, with examples and grammar explanations. Also find out the abbreviation and domain name for information technology and Italy.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishIT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   used to emphasize one part of a sentence: It's the children I'm concerned about, not me. it's sb/sth. used to say the name of a person or thing when the person you are speaking to does not know: It's your Dad on the phone.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › itIT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   (used to represent an action or activity understood, previously mentioned, or about to be mentioned): Since you don't like it, you don't have to go skiing. (used as the impersonal subject of the verb to be, especially to refer to time, distance, or the weather): It is six o'clock. It is five miles to town. It was foggy.

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