Cool MateMeaning of Our
belonging to us; connected with us
In simple words: belonging to us
Our in a sentence
- our daughter/dog/house
- We showed them some of our photos.
- Our main export is rice.
- And now, over to our Rome correspondent…
- Our Father *(= God)*
- Our Lady *(= the Virgin Mary)*
How to use Our
Used to show that something belongs to a group that includes the speaker. It's appropriate in most contexts, both spoken and written. Avoid using in very formal writing where other possessive forms might be preferred.
Grammar pattern
possessive pronoun + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'our' as 'the house we share'.
Related words
Our appears in
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To leave someone or something and never return to them.
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the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
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having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
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In or to a country that is not one's own.
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total and complete
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used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Our
What does Our mean?
belonging to us
What is the definition of Our?
belonging to us; connected with us
How do you use Our in a sentence?
our daughter/dog/house
Can you give another example of Our?
We showed them some of our photos.
What are synonyms for Our?
Common alternatives include my, your, their, his, its.
What is the opposite of Our?
Opposite meanings include your, their, my.
What words go with Our?
It commonly pairs with our family, our team, our country.
What are common mistakes when using Our?
Confused with 'are' in some spoken contexts. Omitting it in contractions like 'we're' instead of 'we are'.
How do you pronounce Our?
US: /["/ɑːr//ˈaʊər/"]/, UK: /["/ɑː(r)//ˈaʊə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Our?
Used to show that something belongs to a group that includes the speaker. It's appropriate in most contexts, both spoken and written. Avoid using in very formal writing where other possessive forms might be preferred.
What CEFR level is Our?
"Our" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.