its
/ɪts/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Belonging to it.
Determiner
Examples
The manner wherewith our Lawes assay to moderate the foolish and vaine expences of table-cheare and apparell, seemeth contrarie to it's end.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The one (or ones) belonging to it.
Pronoun
Examples
… both Houses have resolved to rob the North of a good friend of its and yours.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “its” mean?
Belonging to it.
Is “its” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.