Its

usgb/ɪts/
pronoun

Refers to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.

The dog chased its tail.
Visual representation of "its" - Refers to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.

Often appears as...

  • its own
  • its place
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Possessive Context

Use 'its' to show something owns or possesses something else.

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The tree lost its leaves.
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Non-Living Things

'Its' is commonly used with non-living things, animals, or ideas.

Illustration for Non-Living Things
The computer updated its software.
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Inanimate Subjects

Use 'its' when the subject of the sentence is a thing, not a person.

Illustration for Inanimate Subjects
The museum opened its doors at nine.
Visual representation of the word "Its"

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