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its

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/ɪts/ · its

Used to indicate possession by a thing previously mentioned.

Meanings

pronounformal

Used to indicate possession by a thing previously mentioned.

وہ صفت جو کسی چیز کی ملکیت کو ظاہر کرتی ہے جس کا پہلے ذکر ہوا ہو۔

اس کا

is ka

Synonyms

its ownbelonging to itیہیاپنااس کی

Antonyms

yoursminetheirsتمہارامیراان کا

Common Collocations

  • its usage
  • its value
  • its importance

Example Sentences

The cat licked its paws.

بلی نے اپنے پنجوں کو چاٹا۔

Billi ne apne panjon ko chata.

This book has lost its cover.

اس کتاب کا ڈھانچہ کھو گیا ہے۔

Is kitab ka dhaancha kho gaya hai.

The dog wagged its tail.

کتے نے اپنی دم ہلائی۔

Katte ne apni dam halai.

Easily Confused With

it's:Contraction of 'it is' or 'it has', whereas 'its' indicates possession.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'its' as indicating ownership, like 'its own'.

Visualize a pet with a label saying 'its toy'.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "hit" — it (neutral pronoun)

First known use: 14th century

It is a contraction of 'it' + 's', indicating possession.