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You're listening to Joanna
She has an American accent.
NGSL Rank: 9
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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
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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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