Definition
Definition of you - Reverso English Dictionary
Pronoun
1.
direct addressrefers to the person being spoken to
- You are invited to the party.
2.
general referenceused to refer to people in general
- You can never be too careful when driving in the rain.
3.
several peopleused to talk to or about more than one person
- You all need to finish your homework.
Expressions with you
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express good wishes after someone sneezes
When John sneezed, Mary said, 'Bless you!'.
you are fortunate
You won the lottery? Lucky you!
show happiness or excitement about a good event
You beauty! I got the job!
absolutely yes
Are you coming to the party? You bet!
said to someone after they sneeze
God bless you after that loud sneeze.
casual way to say goodbye
I'll see you around, take care!
with complete freedom or flexibility
Feel free to decorate the room as you like.
used to keep something being discussed secret
Between you and me, I think he's lying.
informal way to say see you soon
Catch you later, I'll be back in an hour.
ask someone politely for a favor
Do you mind helping me with this?
receive a punishment or reward appropriate for one's actions
If you keep lying, you'll get what you deserve in the end.
help someone with a task or problem
Can I give you a hand with your homework?
call someone on the phone
I'll give you a ring tomorrow.
accompany someone physically or metaphorically
I'll go along with you to the store.
expresses surprise at someone's growth or change
Haven't you grown since I last saw you!
I will return your kindness later
Thanks for covering my shift, I owe you one.
persistence is important in the pursuit of success
If at first you don't succeed, try again.
used to give advice by imagining being the listener
If I were you, I would apologize to her.
used to politely introduce a request
if you don't mind, could you pass the salt?
used to offer a choice or suggestion
We can go to the park if you like.
means person has power to decide or choose something
It is up to you to choose the movie tonight!
ignore something happening around you
During the argument, just let it pass you by and keep walking.
always supports or helps without causing disappointment
She never lets you down when you need help..
shows something happened suddenly or unexpectedly after something else
I was walking home, and next thing you know, it started raining.
Origin of you
Old English, ēow (you)
Terms with you included in their meaning
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close bond
person you know well and like
retain
keep something so you do not lose it
giving
give part of what you have to others
abr: do not
short form for saying you do not do something
arrive home
arrive at the place where you live
request
ask someone to kiss you
possession
have something with you wherever you go
work
person you work with in a job
acquaintance
person with whom you are acquainted
understanding
something seems logical or easy to understand when you think about it
nausea
feeling like you want to vomit
cuisine
soft food you put on bread for flavor
gratitude
words showing you are grateful
identity
person whose name you do not know
waiting
periods of time when you wait
acr: automated teller machine
machine that gives you money from your bank account
not knowing location
not know where you are or how to get somewhere
travel
counter where you register at an airport
work
day when you do not have to work or study
education certificate
official paper showing you finished a course or passed exams
request
ask someone to help you with something
response to thanks
you're welcome
refund purchase
receive the money you paid returned to you
being noticed
make someone notice you
Examples of you in a sentence
Are you coming to the meeting? You should always wear a helmet when cycling. In this job, you have to be very patient. You all should come to the meeting on time. Are you all ready for the group photo?
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- French:tu, on, ...
- German:du, man, ...
- Italian:tu, si, ...
- Spanish:tú, uno, ...
- Portuguese:tu, vocês, ...
- Chinese:你, 人们, ...
- Japanese:あなた, 誰でも, ...
- Arabic:أنت, المرء, ...
- Hebrew:אַתָּה, אַתָּה, ...
- Russian:ты, вы, ...
- Ukrainian:ви, ніколи, ...
- Hindi:आप, तुम लोग, ...
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