American English

How to pronounce its

determinerA2Very common word
IHTS

/ɪts/

One syllable.

Belonging to, connected with, or part of a thing, animal, baby, or group already mentioned.

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Meanings & examples

determiner

Belonging to, connected with, or part of a thing, animal, baby, or group already mentioned.

The dog hurt its leg.

The company changed its name.

Good to know

Use its before a noun. It's means it is or it has; it does not show possession.

Common phrases & grammar

its own · its name · its purpose

its + noun

its + adjective + noun

Useful expressions

on its own

without help or alone

The robot can move on its own.

at its best

in its best condition or form

The park is at its best in spring.