Cool MateMeaning of Yours
of or belonging to you
In simple words: Belonging to you.
Yours in a sentence
- Is that book yours?
- Is she a friend of yours?
- My hair is very fine. Yours is much thicker.
- **Yours sincerely/faithfully**
- **Sincerely Yours**
- **Yours Truly**
- Let's go back to yours after the show.
- I wish you and yours all the best for the year ahead!
How to use Yours
Used to indicate ownership. It’s appropriate in most contexts but avoid using in very formal writing where 'your' might be more suitable.
Grammar pattern
standalone possessive pronoun
Memory hint
Think of 'yours' as 'your's' — it belongs to you.
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Frequently asked questions about Yours
What does Yours mean?
Belonging to you.
What is the definition of Yours?
of or belonging to you
How do you use Yours in a sentence?
Is that book yours?
Can you give another example of Yours?
Is she a friend of yours?
What are synonyms for Yours?
Common alternatives include yours truly, your own, of yours.
What is the opposite of Yours?
Opposite meanings include mine, ours.
What words go with Yours?
It commonly pairs with yours sincerely, yours faithfully, yours ever.
What are common mistakes when using Yours?
Confused with 'your' (the adjective form) Used inappropriately in formal contexts Misused in contractions
How do you pronounce Yours?
US: /["/jərz//jɔːrz//jʊrz/"]/, UK: /["/jɔːz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Yours?
Used to indicate ownership. It’s appropriate in most contexts but avoid using in very formal writing where 'your' might be more suitable.
What CEFR level is Yours?
"Yours" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.