it
[ɪt]
Definition:
1. Used to refer to an animal or a thing that has already been mentioned or that is being talked about now.
2. Used to refer to a baby.
'it' example sentence:
- It would be a shame if you lost it.
- It really isn't half bad, is it?
- Does it matter what colour it is?
- I didn't get it because it cost too much.
- It took three goes to get it right.
- It's time you settled your differences with your father.
- It works, at least I think it does.
- You've got to see it to believe it.
- If it doesn't fit, you can always take it back.
- One thing is for sure ─ it's not going to be easy.
- Bring it into the light so I can see it.
- Leo made it sound so easy. But it wasn't.
- It is vital to keep a check on your speed.
- It might be an idea to try again later.
- It didn't seem worthwhile writing it all out again.
- It makes my flesh creep to think of it.
- It took five strong men to heave it up a ramp and lower it into place.
- Could I sleep on it and let you know tomorrow?
- I didn't mean to break it— it was an accident.
- On the face of it, it seems like a great deal.
- It is useless to speculate why he did it.
- Does it really matter who did it?
- It helped being able to talk about it.
- Dancing? I can take it or leave it.
- Liz meant it as a joke but it fell flat.
- What is it then? Something's up, isn't it?
- It wasn't serious—it was all done in fun.
- Did it hurt? Sure it hurt.
- It sounds a great idea. Go for it !
- I know it sounds trivial , but I'm worried about it.
- I've had it. Let's call it a day.
- They liked it better when it rained.
- It is my duty to report it to the police.
- It's time to put our plan into operation.
- She lost it, just as I said she would.
- It looks like we're going to be late.
- It doesn't have the market to itself.
- It is essential that we present a united front.
- How much does it cost to become a member?
- It's hardly the time to discuss it now.
- It took two hours to put out the fire.
- It's very difficult to find work at the moment.
- Some teachers find it difficult to keep their classes in order.
- I've got it! We'll call it 'Word Magic'.
- Look at the time ─ it's much later than I thought.
- At one stage it looked as though they would win.
- It would appear that this was a major problem.
- It's good to meet people from different parts of the country.
- It breaks my heart to see you like this.
- It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low.
- It was time to hand over the reins of power.
- It is now possible to map the different functions of the brain.
- There have been some problems but basically it's a good system.
- It was a real struggle to be ready on time.
- No, it wasn't a dream. It was real.
- It wasn't a ghost; it was a real person.
- It's getting late ─ we'd better make a move.
- It took two hours to bring the fire under control.
- It is time to put a stop to the violence.