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your
[ yoor, yawr, yohr; unstressed yer ]
pronoun
Your jacket is in that closet. I like your idea.
- one's (used to indicate that one belonging to oneself or to any person):
The consulate is your best source of information. As you go down the hill, the library is on your left.
- (used informally to indicate all members of a group, occupation, etc., or things of a particular type):
Take your factory worker, for instance. Your power brakes don't need that much servicing.
your
/ jə; jɔː; jʊə /
determiner
- of, belonging to, or associated with you
your house
your nose
your first taste of freedom
- belonging to or associated with an unspecified person or people in general
the path is on your left heading north
this lotion is for your head only
- informal.used to indicate all things or people of a certain type
your part-time worker is a problem
- your actual informal.(intensifier)
here is your actual automatic tin-opener
Grammar Note
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of your1
Example Sentences
This is not your average “eat the rich” farce.
“So you can choose things that matter to you, diversity and leadership or carbon footprint to show you how your portfolio aligns with the values, or what alternatives there could be,” Hartvigsen said.
It presented a kind of calmness in the face of Trump, giving off a vibe along the lines of: do your best Washington, this is China and we're not interested in your nonsense.
“Thank you Val. I wish you well on your next journey.”
It’s been harder than they expected: “What the truth will actually do is tank your career, eradicate your remaining interpersonal relationships, bash your skull in with a baseball bat, and then set you free.”
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