its
Translation
its
Examples
The dog wagged its tail.
The dog wagged its tail.
The company announced its profits.
The company announced its profits.
Every country has its own traditions.
Every country has its own traditions.
Grammar Patterns
its ((noun)) belonging to it The dog wagged its tail.
Similar Words
Similar: his, her, their. Note: 'it's' means 'it is'.
Etymology
The possessive form of the pronoun 'it'.
Memory Tips
Remember: 'its' shows possession (the dog's tail). 'It's' with an apostrophe is a contraction of 'it is' (it's sunny). No apostrophe for possession!