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She has an American accent.

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it
ɪt Listen
Meanings
pronoun
  • used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
    E.g. a room with two beds in it
  • used to identify a person.
    E.g. it's me
  • used in the normal subject position in statements about time, distance, or weather.
    E.g. it's half past five
  • used in the normal subject or object position when a more specific subject or object is given later in the sentence.
    E.g. it is impossible to assess the problem
  • used to emphasize a following part of a sentence.
    E.g. it is the child who is the victim
  • the situation or circumstances; things in general.
    E.g. no one can stay here—it's too dangerous now
  • exactly what is needed or desired.
    E.g. they thought they were it
  • sex appeal.
    E.g. he's still got ‘it.’
  • denoting a person or thing that is exceptionally fashionable, popular, or successful at a particular time.
    E.g. they were Hollywood's It couple
  • (in children's games) the player who has to catch the others.
noun
  • Italian vermouth.
    E.g. he poured a gin and it
IT
ʌɪˈtiː Listen
Meanings
noun
  • short for information technology.
    E.g. the development and use of IT are certain to bring about changes in education

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