"it's possible." vs "its possible."

Question

"it's possible." vs "its possible."

Both "it's possible." and "its possible." are correct, but they have different meanings. "It's possible." is a contraction of "it is possible," while "its possible." is incorrect because it lacks the apostrophe. The correct usage depends on whether you want to express the possibility of something ("it's possible.") or describe something that belongs to "it" ("its possible.").

Last Updated: March 22, 2024

This phrase is a contraction of "it is possible." It is used to express the possibility of something.

Examples:

It's possible that we will finish the project on time.
It's possible to learn a new language at any age.

Alternatives:

It is possible.
There is a chance.
It might be possible.
There is a possibility.
It could happen.

Answer 1

it's possible.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Answer 2

its possible.

This phrase is incorrect in English. It should include an apostrophe to form the contraction of "it is possible."

"it's possible." vs "its possible."

it's possible.

its possible.

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