your
determinerstrong form /jɔː(r)/, weak form /jə(r)/
strong form /jʊr/, weak form /jər/
the possessive form of you- of or belonging to the person or people being spoken or written to
- I like your dress.
- Excuse me, is this your seat?
- The bank is on your right.
- of or belonging to people in general
- Dentists advise you to have your teeth checked every six months.
- In Japan you are taught great respect for your elders.
- (informal) used to show that somebody/something is well known or often talked about
- This is your typical English pub.
- (ironic, disapproving) You and your bright ideas!
- Yourused in some titles, especially those of royal people
- Your Majesty
- Your Excellency
Word OriginOld English ēower, genitive of gē (see the pronoun ye), of Germanic origin; related to German euer.