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Your

UK /["/jɔː(r)//jə(r)/"]/US /["/jʊr//jər/"]/

Definition

of or belonging to the person or people being spoken or written to

In simple words: Belonging to you.

Examples

  • I like your dress.
  • Excuse me, is this your seat?
  • The bank is on your right.
  • Dentists advise you to have your teeth checked every six months.
  • In Japan you are taught great respect for your elders.
  • This is your typical English pub.
  • **You and your** bright ideas!
  • Your Majesty
  • Your Excellency

Usage notes

Used to show something belongs to the listener. Common in both spoken and written language. Avoid using in very formal situations.

Grammar pattern

possessive adjective + noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'you're' — picture something that belongs to you.

Collocations

  • your opinion
  • your time
  • your name

Synonyms

  • your own
  • thy

Antonyms

  • my
  • their
  • his
  • her

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'you're' (you are).
  • Omitted in possessive phrases.
  • Mismatched with plural nouns.