-'s

/s/suffix
Elementary
1

A possessive marker, indicating that an object belongs to the noun or noun phrase bearing the marker.

2

In the absence of a specified object, used to indicate “the house/place/establishment of”.

3

Indicates a purpose or a user.

4

Used to indicate a quantity of something, especially of time.

5

Used to indicate various other kinds of relationship, such as source or origin, object of an action, subject depicted, etc.

6

Attached to a noun or noun phrase linked to a genitive of, forming a double genitive (Compare of mine, etc.)

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