It

/ɪt/

Meaning & Definition

pronoun

Used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.

The book is on the table; it is very interesting.

Used to refer to a situation or activity.

It is raining outside.

Used to refer to a specific time or event.

I remember it well when we first met.

Used to introduce a clause or infinitive.

It is important to finish your homework.

Used to indicate the weather.

It is cold today.

Old English 'hit', neuter pronoun.

It's raining cats and dogs

It is raining heavily.

It's a no-brainer

It is an obvious or simple decision.

It takes two to tango

Both parties are responsible for a situation.

that

Used to refer to a specific thing.

them

Used to refer to multiple objects or people.

Used to refer to a male person.

It can refer to something significant or important.

That’s the it everyone is talking about.

Often used to denote the latest trend or cool thing.

That new phone is the it thing this season.