is it

Speech parts

1. is it - Interjection

2. is it - Particle

Meaning

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see is,‎ it.
- It's ten o'clock already.
- Is it?

(Canada, South Africa, India, MLE, MTE) really? is that so?
- I'm feeling tired.
- Is it?

is it

(Singapore, Wales) Final interrogative particle forming a tag question.
You forgot, is it?

Synonyms

Examples

Is it not excessively ridiculous to seek the good opinion of those whom you would never wish to be like? John Chrysostom

What good is it if the Eucharistic table is overloaded with golden chalices when your brother is dying of hunger. Start by satisfying his hunger and then with what is left you may adorn the altar as well. John Chrysostom

Your own malice is the bitterest of all evils. Is it then possible to correct malice by means of evil? Having a beam in your own eye, can you pull out the mote from the eye of another? John of Kronstadt

It may smell like a melon, but is it going to make you sick? Afghan Proverb

What is it to be a gentleman? Firstly it is to be thankful and secondly to complain. Serbian Proverb

Of what use is it that the cow gives plenty of milk, if she upset the pail. German Proverb

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