its
Translation
its
Examples
The dog wagged its tail.
The dog wagged its tail.
The company announced its new policy.
The company announced its new policy.
Grammar Patterns
((its + noun)) belonging to it The cat licked its paw.
Similar Words
Homophone: it's (contraction of 'it is' or 'it has').
Etymology
Possessive form of 'it'. Developed in the 16th century.
Memory Tips
'Its' shows possession (The dog loves its toy). 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' (It's a nice day). No apostrophe for possession!