Cool MateOurs
UK /["/ɑːz//ˈaʊəz/"]/US /["/ɑːrz//ˈaʊərz/"]/
Definition
the one or ones that belong to us
In simple words: belonging to us
Examples
- Their house is very similar to ours, but ours is bigger.
- No, those are Ellie's kids. Ours are upstairs.
- He's a friend of ours.
- Do you fancy coming to ours for Sunday dinner?
Usage notes
Use 'ours' to show possession when referring to a group including the speaker. Avoid using it to refer to singular items; use 'my' or 'your' instead.
Grammar pattern
standalone possessive pronoun
Memory hint
Think of 'our' + 's' for something that belongs to 'us'.
Collocations
- ours is the best
- this house is ours
- ours by right
Synonyms
- our
- belonging to us
Antonyms
- theirs
- yours
- hers
- his
Common mistakes
- Using 'ours' for singular nouns instead of plural.
- Confusing 'ours' with 'our's' (incorrect possessive form).