Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
its
Pronoun
/ɪts/
Definition
A possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with a non-human subject.
Examples
- Every dog has its own personality.
- The company has updated its website.
- The tree lost its leaves in the fall.
Meaning
The term ‘its’ is used to show ownership or relation to a non-human noun. It’s commonly used in sentences to clarify that something belongs to or is related to an object or animal.
Synonyms
- belonging to it
- of it
