Definition
Definition of our - Reverso English Dictionary
Determiner
1.
possessionbelonging to us or associated with us
- This is our house.
2.
nationalityof or belonging to the speaker's nation or region
- Our country is beautiful.
3.
familyRare used before a name to show family relationRare
- Our John is coming over.
Pronoun
possessionbelonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more others
- This is our house.
Expressions with our
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end a relationship or partnership
After ten years together, we agreed to go our separate ways.
always remembered with love and affection
She will be forever in our hearts.
person who represents a group in a place
He is our man in Paris.
state of peace during a specific period
The treaty promised peace in our time.
work closely with others to plan, decide, or solve a problem
Let’s put our heads together and fix this issue.
outside our usual skills or knowledge
Tax law is not in our wheelhouse.
criticize or nag someone persistently
He loves to bust our chops about every little mistake.
excuse us for using rude or offensive words
Pardon our French, but that was a terrible idea!
deeply involved or overwhelmed by something
We are up to our necks in paperwork.
all the days or times that have already passed
He spoke sadly of all our yesterdays.
vehicle is waiting to take us somewhere
Hurry up, our chariot awaits outside.
to focus on managing and improving one's own situation
We must cultivate our garden instead of worrying about others.
the current historical period we live in
Technology defines our era.
in the place where we live or come from
It gets really hot down our way in summer.
extend the range of our activities
The company plans to expand our reach by offering new services.
member of a specific group or community
She is one of our number in the club.
younger family member
Our kid is starting school next week.
trusted representative in Washington D.C
Our man in Washington will handle the negotiations.
used to show care and sympathy during a hard time
Our thoughts are with you after the fire.
ask for forgiveness for sins or wrongdoings
During the service, we pray to forgive us our trespasses.
among us or in our presence
There is a traitor in our midst.
city referred to with affection or pride
In our fair city, traditions are cherished and celebrated.
used to call for help in emergencies
The ship sent a save our souls message.
year in the Common Era based on Jesus's birth
The cathedral was built in the year of our Lord 1066.
Origin of our
Old English, ure (of us)
Terms with our included in their meaning
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our world
Earth when used with 'the' or 'this'
profile
relating to information describing our organization
perspective
from our perspective or opinion
disappointment
fail to meet our expectations or hopes
our system
the sun and all objects orbiting it
acr: Save Our Souls
international distress signal asking for urgent help
optimism
if luck is on our side, success is possible
status progress
what is our current situation or progress in something
opinion
what is our opinion or position on an issue
relationship
no barriers hinder our relationship
disadvantage position
made us lose our advantage or position unexpectedly
contrast
highlights differences between our group and another
promise
use our statement as a reliable promise
optimism
hopefully if luck is on our side
philosophy
philosophical study of our conceptual framework
astronomy
any of the large gas giants in our solar system resembling Jupiter
study of language
explores how language shapes our understanding of the world
life
in this world during our earthly life
northern england
our in Northern England dialect
uncontrollable factors
factors beyond control opposing our efforts
space geology
silicate-rich rock that lands on Earth from beyond our planet
abr: Archive of Our Own
website for sharing fan fiction stories
astronomy
moon orbiting a planet outside our Solar System
astronomy
celestial object outside our galaxy
Examples of our in a sentence
We need to protect our environment. Our traditions are unique and diverse. Our Sarah won the art competition. Our Emily is the best cook in the family. Our car broke down on the way.
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- French:notre, ...
- German:unser, ...
- Italian:nostro, il nostro, ...
- Spanish:nuestra, nuestro, ...
- Portuguese:nosso, ...
- Chinese:我们的, 我们家的, ...
- Japanese:私たちの, うちの, ...
- Arabic:نا, وَطَنُنا, ...
- Hebrew:שֶׁלָּנוּ, שֶׁלָּנוּ, ...
- Russian:наш, ...
- Ukrainian:наш, наша, ...
- Hindi:हमारा, ...
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