Its: meaning, definitions and examples
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its
[ษชts ]
Definitions
used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified
Used to identify a specific person or thing that has already been mentioned or is clearly understood from the context.
Synonyms
that, the one.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| its |
Use 'its' when showing possession for something belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
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Examples of usage
- He said he would do it, but it's not clear when.
- The cat sat on the mat, and its eyes gleamed in the darkness.
shortened form of 'it is' or 'it has'
A contraction representing 'it is' or 'it has'.
Synonyms
it has, it is.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| its |
Use this possessive form to show that something belongs to or is part of something. It should not be confused with 'it's', which is a contraction.
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| it is |
Use this contraction to combine the pronoun 'it' with the verb 'is'. This is often used to describe something or to indicate the time, a condition, or a situation.
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| it has |
Use this to indicate that something possesses something or to denote that something has occurred. It can also be contracted to 'it's'.
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Examples of usage
- It's raining outside.
- It's been a long day.
Translations
Translations of the word "its" in other languages:
๐ต๐น seu
- sua
- dele
- dela
- seu(s)
- sua(s)
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคธเคเคพ
- เคเคธเคเฅ
- เคเคธเคเฅ
- เคเคธเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช sein
- ihre
- dessen
- deren
๐ฎ๐ฉ nya
๐บ๐ฆ ะนะพะณะพ
๐ต๐ฑ jego
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฎ
๐ซ๐ท son
- sa
- ses
๐ช๐ธ su
๐น๐ท onun
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู
๐จ๐ฟ jeho
๐ธ๐ฐ jeho
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎ็
- ไป็
- ๅฅน็
๐ธ๐ฎ njegov
๐ฎ๐ธ hans
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะฝัาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ onun
๐ฒ๐ฝ su
Etymology
The word 'its' originated from Middle English, where it was used as a possessive form of 'it'. Over time, it evolved to become a pronoun and a contraction in modern English. The use of 'its' as a possessive pronoun to indicate ownership or association with a gender-neutral or inanimate subject is a common feature in the English language.