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British pronunciation/ʌɪˈtiː/
American pronunciation/ʌɪˈtiː/

Definition & Meaning of "it"

01

(subjective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to something or an animal as the subject of a sentence

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It is raining heavily outside.
It seems that the computer is not working properly.
It's important to check the expiration date before consuming any food.
02

(objective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to something or an animal of unknown sex as the object of a sentence

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I found a wallet on the street and handed it to the police.
The dog chased the ball and caught it in its mouth.
She received a mysterious package in the mail, but she has n't opened it yet.
03

used in a sentence to fulfil a grammatical function without a clear antecedent for it to refer to

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It is raining outside.
It seems like we will have to postpone the meeting.
It is important to exercise regularly.
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