Its vs. It's

Its is a possessive adjective showing that something belongs to it, and never takes an apostrophe, while it's is a contraction of "it is" or "it has". A quick tip: if you can expand it to "it is", use it's; otherwise the possessive its has no apostrophe.

What's the difference between its and it's?

Its is a possessive adjective showing that something belongs to it, and never takes an apostrophe.

It's is a contraction of "it is" or "it has".

A quick tip: if you can expand it to "it is", use it's; otherwise the possessive its has no apostrophe.

Synonyms: browse synonyms for its and synonyms for it's.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between its and it's?

Its is a possessive adjective showing that something belongs to it, and never takes an apostrophe, while it's is a contraction of "it is" or "it has". A quick tip: if you can expand it to "it is", use it's; otherwise the possessive its has no apostrophe.

When do you use its?

Its is a possessive adjective showing that something belongs to it, and never takes an apostrophe.

When do you use it's?

It's is a contraction of "it is" or "it has".

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