“Its” vs. “It's”: What’s the Difference?
Jul 12, 2023
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The difference between “its” and “it's”
- "Its" is a possessive pronoun, while "it's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has."
- "Its" does not have an apostrophe, while "it's" does.
- "Its" refers to ownership or a characteristic, while "it's" indicates a shortened phrase.
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What is the definition of “its” and “it's”?
Its
- "Its" is a possessive pronoun used to indicate belonging or ownership of something to a non-human entity.
- It does not have an apostrophe unlike other possessive nouns.
- It can also be used to refer to a characteristic or quality of something.
It's
- "It's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has."
- It is used to shorten sentences and make them more concise.
- It also has an apostrophe to indicate the missing letters in the original phrase.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Its” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Its
11,330,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- The dog chewed on its bone.
- The tree lost its leaves in the fall.
- The chair leg broke off its base.
It's
8,280,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- It's raining outside, and I forgot my umbrella.
- It's been a long week, and I'm ready for the weekend.
- It's important to always wear a seatbelt while driving.
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