Synonyms for

It

Verb / ɪt / / ɪt / Another word for it — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to refer to a thing, an animal, or an idea that has already been mentioned or is already known about

Synonyms & similar words

it informationtechnology that this such what

Common collocations

  • it is
  • it was
  • it has
  • it will
  • it seems
  • it appears
  • it goes
  • it takes

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Usage note

As a pronoun, 'it' refers to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified. It is also used as a dummy subject in expressions about time, weather, or distance.

Example sentences

  1. It is hot outside today.
  2. The cat chased the mouse and caught it.
  3. I forgot to bring it with me.
  4. It doesn't matter which one you choose.
  5. It is important to be kind to others.

Quotes

  • It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. - William Shakespeare
  • It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters. - Epictetus
  • It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. - Aristotle

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