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What is the definition of word its?

"Its" is a possessive pronoun that indicates something belongs to or is associated with a previously mentioned noun. It is the possessive form of the pronoun "it".

Here are some examples:

* The dog wagged its tail. (The tail belongs to the dog)

* The car lost its tire. (The tire belonged to the car)

* The company announced its new product. (The product is associated with the company)

Key Points:

* No apostrophe: "Its" does not have an apostrophe.

* Possessive: "Its" indicates possession or ownership.

* Singular: "Its" refers to a singular noun.

Note: "It's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has" and is not a possessive pronoun.

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