Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tis

contraction
/tɪz/
Definition
A contraction of ‘it is’ or ‘it has’.
Examples
  • ‘Tis the season to be jolly.’
  • ‘Tis but a scratch.’
Meaning
Used in a poetic context, ’tis’ indicates the existence or occurrence of something.
Synonyms
  • it is
  • it has