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it

/ɪt/
Meanings
  • pronoun

    A personal computer or other digital device as the object of one's current actions or thoughts.

    - "I'm having trouble with my it right now."
    - "Can you help me figure out what's wrong with my it?"
  • pronoun

    A thing that is being referenced, often used as the object of a verb or sentence.

    - "Give me that it, please."
    - "The ball hit the it."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

Apennine Peninsula
Rhymes
Words rhyming with it
bit , sit , mit , quit
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. IT (Information Technology) : A field of technology dealing with computers, software, and related components.

  2. IT (Intensive Therapy) : A type of therapy that provides intensive and focused treatment for a specific condition.

Variants
List of all variants of it that leads to same result
it , its , It , IT , -ed , -it , it ain't over till the fat lady sings , it ain't over until the fat lady sings , it ain't over until/till the fat lady sings , it can't hurt , it couldn't hurt , it couldn't/can't hurt , it depends , that depends , it doesn't hurt , it figures
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'it' (pronoun). Originally meant 'that' or 'that which'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The word 'it' is the most commonly used word in the English language.

  2. In the movie 'Jaws', the shark is referred to as 'it' throughout the film.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Anaphor: A word or phrase that is repeated at the beginning of successive clauses, sentences, or paragraphs, usually referring back to the same antecedent.

  2. Anaphora: The rhetorical device of repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses, sentences, or paragraphs.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'it' is often used as a suspenseful device, as in Stephen King's 'It' where 'it' refers to an evil entity. In music, 'it' can refer to 'the beat' or 'the groove'. In art, 'it' can be used to refer to the subject or focus of a painting or sculpture.

How to Memorize "it"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small, round object that you can hold in your hand. Visualize yourself interacting with this object.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'it' with the image of a small, round object.
    - Create a mental image of yourself interacting with this object.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'I Touch A Round Apple' to remember the definition of 'it' as a pronoun.
    - Create a visual mnemonic of a small, round object to help remember the meaning.

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