Cool MateMeaning of This was yours
A phrase indicating that something belongs to the person addressed.
In simple words: This belonged to you.
This was yours in a sentence
- When I found the book, I said, 'This was yours.'
- 'This was yours' is what I told him after he left it behind.
- After searching for hours, I finally found it and exclaimed, 'This was yours!'
- She handed the necklace to her friend and said, 'This was yours all along.'
- I pointed at the jacket and reminded her, 'This was yours, you left it here.'
How to use This was yours
Used to indicate ownership or possession. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts when returning something.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'This' as 'This is yours' to remember it's about possession.
Related words
Collocations with This was yours
- This was yours all along
- This was yours to keep
- This was yours, remember?
Synonyms for This was yours
- This belongs to you
- This is yours
- This was belonging to you
Common mistakes with This was yours
- Using 'this' without clear reference before.
- Confusing with 'that was yours', which implies a past context.
- Omitting 'was' can make it sound awkward.
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More chunks like This was yours
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Frequently asked questions about This was yours
What does This was yours mean?
This belonged to you.
What is the definition of This was yours?
A phrase indicating that something belongs to the person addressed.
How do you use This was yours in a sentence?
When I found the book, I said, 'This was yours.'
Can you give another example of This was yours?
'This was yours' is what I told him after he left it behind.
What are synonyms for This was yours?
Common alternatives include This belongs to you, This is yours, This was belonging to you.
What words go with This was yours?
It commonly pairs with This was yours all along, This was yours to keep, This was yours, remember?.
What are common mistakes when using This was yours?
Using 'this' without clear reference before. Confusing with 'that was yours', which implies a past context. Omitting 'was' can make it sound awkward.
How do you pronounce This was yours?
US: //ðɪs wəz jʊrz//, UK: //ðɪs wəz jɔːrz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use This was yours?
Used to indicate ownership or possession. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts when returning something.