it
Translation
it
Examples
The book is on the table. It is open.
The book is on the table. It is open.
It is raining outside.
It is raining outside.
It is important to be on time.
It is important to be on time.
Who is it? It's me.
Who is it? It's me.
Grammar Patterns
((it)) as a subject referring to a thing The book is good. It is interesting.
((it)) as a dummy subject for weather, time, etc. It is raining.
((it is + adjective + to-inf)) to state an opinion It is easy to learn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: this, that
Etymology
From Old English 'hit', which was the neuter pronoun.
Memory Tips
Remember 'it' isn't just for things, but also a 'dummy' subject for weather, time, and distance (e.g., It is raining).