it · pron
it (SEEM)
B2 used as the subject of verbs such as "seem," "appear," and "look"
Dictionary examples:
It seemed unfair to leave her at home. (27.1)
it (EMPHASIZE)
C2 used to emphasize one part of a sentence
Dictionary examples:
It's the children I'm concerned about, not me. (23.4)
it's sb/sth
B2 used to say the name of a person or thing when the person you are speaking to does not know
Dictionary examples:
It's your Dad on the phone. (7.3)
it (THING)
A1 used to refer to the thing, situation, or idea that has already been talked about
Dictionary examples:
The cat ate my homework. It tasted bad. (0.0)
I found money. I spent it fast. (0.0)
My pizza fell. I ate it anyway. (0.0)
Children who stay away from school do it for different reasons. (21.8)
"Where's my pen?" "You left it by the phone." (24.3)
The argument was upsetting for us all - I don't want to talk about it. (58.9)
it (SUBJECT/OBJECT)
A1 used as the subject or object of a verb to represent a phrase at the end of the sentence
Dictionary examples:
It's funny how teachers always give homework. (0.0)
It's amazing how dogs eat homework. (0.0)
It's funny how cats sleep all day. (0.0)
I liked it in Scotland. (4.6)
It costs less if you travel at the weekend. (25.0)
It's unlikely that she'll arrive on time. (42.6)
it (TIME/WEATHER)
A2 used to talk about the time, date, weather or distances
Dictionary examples:
It's Monday again? I need a weekend to recover from my weekend! (0.0)
It's snowing so much, I might need a snowmobile to get to work! (0.0)
It's midnight already? Time flies when you're watching cat videos! (0.0)
What time is it? (4.3)
It rained all day. (7.9)
It was October, so it was quite cold. (13.9)