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it's

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/ɪts/

(it)

reference to a thing

Base FormNoun
itits
Etymology
Etymology Information

'it's' originates from the contraction of 'it is' or 'it has'.

Historical Evolution

The contraction 'it's' evolved from the full forms 'it is' and 'it has' in English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it was used as a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has', and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Pronoun 1

contraction of 'it is' or 'it has'.

It's a beautiful day.

Synonyms

Pronoun 2

possessive form of 'it'.

The cat licked its paw.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39