it

itpronoun

UK/ɪt/US/ɪt/

1
THING
A1used to talk about a thing, animal or situation that has already been mentioned
- Where's my phone? I can't find it.
- I bought a new jacket. It was really cheap.
2
EMPTY SUBJECT
A1used as the subject of a sentence about time, weather or distance
- It is raining again.
- It was late when we got home.
- How far is it to the station?
3
OPINION
A2used before a verb or adjective when the real subject comes later in the sentence
- It is hard to learn a new language.
- It doesn't matter what you wear.
4
PERSON
A2used to show who a person is, for example on the phone
- Hello, it is Anna here.
- Who was it at the door?

UK/ɪt/US/ɪt/

1
THING
A1used to talk about a thing, animal or situation that has already been mentioned
- Where's my phone? I can't find it.
- I bought a new jacket. It was really cheap.
2
EMPTY SUBJECT
A1used as the subject of a sentence about time, weather or distance
- It is raining again.
- It was late when we got home.
- How far is it to the station?
3
OPINION
A2used before a verb or adjective when the real subject comes later in the sentence
- It is hard to learn a new language.
- It doesn't matter what you wear.
4
PERSON
A2used to show who a person is, for example on the phone
- Hello, it is Anna here.
- Who was it at the door?