“It's” or “Its”—Which to use?

“It's” or “Its”

Overview

it's / its are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

it's: NA

its: NA

Pronunciation

it's: IH·t·s

its: IH·t·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “it's”

…in its tactics late in 1983.
…poses an unacceptable risk to taxpayers.
…its original name, Dominick and Dickerman.
…any mandate to instruct chief officers.
…its annual £850,000 grant to ACPO.
Its capacity is 2,500 people.
…requests for information under the Act.
…and the year later its vice-president.
…one of only two exchange members.
…B. Dominick, Andrew V. Stout, J.A.

Examples of “its”

Police forces began training in its tactics late in 1983.
Its opponents, however, feel it poses…
…business, the firm reverted to its original name, Dominick and Dickerman.
…ACPO had no powers of its own, nor any mandate to…
…Authorities said it was ending its annual £850,000 grant to ACPO.
Its capacity is 2,500 people.
In January 2011 its website still said it: "is…
…LTA and the year later its vice-president.
Dominick & Dickerman opened its first branch in 1889 in…
Dominick & Dickerman changed its name in 1899 to Dominick…

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