Its
pronoun
Refers to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
The dog chased its tail.
Often appears as...
- its own
- its place
pronoun
Used instead of his or her to refer to a country, ship, or vehicle.
The ship sailed on its voyage.
Often appears as...
- its destination
- its flag
pronoun
Used instead of his or her to refer to a company or organization.
The company opened its doors.
Often appears as...
- its employees
- its headquarters
pronoun
Refers to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
The dog chased its tail.
Often appears as...
- its own
- its place
pronoun
Used instead of his or her to refer to a country, ship, or vehicle.
The ship sailed on its voyage.
Often appears as...
- its destination
- its flag
pronoun
Used instead of his or her to refer to a company or organization.
The company opened its doors.
Often appears as...
- its employees
- its headquarters
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Possessive Context
Use 'its' to show something owns or possesses something else.
The tree lost its leaves.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Living Things
'Its' is commonly used with non-living things, animals, or ideas.
The computer updated its software.
Pro Tip 3/3Inanimate Subjects
Use 'its' when the subject of the sentence is a thing, not a person.
The museum opened its doors at nine.
Pro Tip 1/3Possessive Context
Use 'its' to show something owns or possesses something else.
The tree lost its leaves.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Living Things
'Its' is commonly used with non-living things, animals, or ideas.
The computer updated its software.
Pro Tip 3/3Inanimate Subjects
Use 'its' when the subject of the sentence is a thing, not a person.
The museum opened its doors at nine.
Pro Tip 1/3Possessive Context
Use 'its' to show something owns or possesses something else.
The tree lost its leaves.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Living Things
'Its' is commonly used with non-living things, animals, or ideas.
The computer updated its software.
Pro Tip 3/3Inanimate Subjects
Use 'its' when the subject of the sentence is a thing, not a person.
The museum opened its doors at nine.
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