It — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of It
It (pronoun)
- that one —used as subject or direct object or indirect object of a verb or object of a preposition usually in reference to a lifeless thing, a plant, a person or animal whose sex is unknown or disregarded, a group of individuals or things, or an abstract entity
- —used as subject of an impersonal verb that expresses a condition or action without reference to an agent
- —used as anticipatory subject or object of a verb —often used to shift emphasis to a part of a statement other than the subject
It (noun)
- the player in a game who performs the principal action of the game (such as trying to find others in hide-and-seek)
- a highly fashionable or popular example of a specified category —unusually used before another noun
It (abbreviation)
- Italian; Italy
- information technology
It (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
"a brand of humor that the comedy club's with-it clientele very much appreciates"
It (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a person who talks and behaves like someone who knows everything
"My neighbor is a real know-it-all, always telling me what to do."
It (phrase) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to proceed or move quickly
"Let's beat it before we miss the start of the movie."
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to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
"They beat it out of there when the cops showed up."
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to leave a place often for another
"She grew bored of her hometown and decided to beat it."
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to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
"The resort town was filled tourists boozing it up on vacation."
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to stop living
"After years of ignoring his health problems, the old man finally bought it."
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to become still and orderly
"You need to cool it before we all get in trouble."
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to reach a desired level of accomplishment
"He couldn't cut it as an actor, so went into journalism instead."
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to engage in sexual intercourse
"were both in the mood to do it"
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having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts
"He's just so full of it that I can't even listen to him anymore."
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too extraordinary or improbable to believe
"I wanted to believe her story, but it did sound a bit full of it."
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to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
"It's time to get with it and find yourself a better job."
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for It
The most common words with a similar meaning to It:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for It
Words with the opposite meaning of It:
Near Antonyms of It
Origin & Etymology of It
Middle English, from Old English hit he
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for It
- CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 9
- Topics: Grammar Function Words
Words & Phrases Containing It
Frequently Asked Questions about It
What does "It" mean?
"It" means that one —used as subject or direct object or indirect object of a verb or object of a preposition usually in reference to a lifeless thing, a plant, a person or animal whose sex is unknown or disregarded, a group of individuals or things, or an abstract entity. As an a pronoun, a noun, an abbreviation, an adjective and a phrase, it is defined as: that one —used as subject or direct object or indirect object of a verb or object of a preposition usually in reference to a lifeless thing, a plant, a person or animal whose sex is unknown or disregarded, a group of individuals or things, or an abstract entity. It has 13 distinct senses.
What is another word for "It"?
Other words for "It" include au courant, cool, def, downtown, groovy, hep, hip and in. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "It" you intend.
What are different ways to say "It"?
There are 365 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "It". Common alternatives include au courant, cool, def, downtown, groovy, hep, hip, in, mod and now.
What is a slang word for "It"?
Slang words for "It" include cool, def, bomb, book, lush (up) and croak.
What is the opposite of "It"?
Antonyms of "It" include out, uncool, unhip, untrendy, crawl, creep, poke and arrive. Near antonyms include geeky, nerdish, nerdy and dowdy.
How do you use "It" in a sentence?
Examples of "It" in a sentence: "a brand of humor that the comedy club's with-it clientele very much appreciates"; "My neighbor is a real know-it-all, always telling me what to do."; "Let's beat it before we miss the start of the movie.".
Is "It" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"It" can be used as a pronoun, a noun, an abbreviation, an adjective and a phrase, depending on the context.
Is "It" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A1-level word, "It" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.