your
jɔːr
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Definition of your - Reverso English Dictionary

Determiner

1.
possessionbelonging to you or associated with you
  • Is this your book?
thine thy yours
2.
attributerefers to a quality of the person being addressed
  • Your honesty is appreciated.
thine thy
3.
Irish usageRareused in Ireland to specify a personRare
  • Your man over there is the manager.
ye yourself yourselves

Pronoun

1.
grammarindicates possession by the person addressed
  • Is this your book?
thine thy
2.
languageRareindicates a typical example of somethingRare
  • That's your typical rainy day.
common representative typical
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Expressions with your

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the man in question or being referred to
Your man over there is waiting for you.
personal opinion or viewpoint on a subject or event
What is your take on the new policy?
opportunity to do something right now
Now's your chance to ask her out.
use as much time as needed
Take your time to answer the question.
asking what someone is thinking or feeling
You seem quiet today, what's on your mind?
accepting responsibility for possible negative outcomes
You can try skydiving, but it's at your own risk.

Origin of your

Old English, eower (of you)

Terms with your included in their meaning

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personal
concerning you or your actions
question
asking if someone can hear your voice
grip
keep something in your hand
introduction
used to tell someone your name
action
close your eyes
hygiene
wash your body standing under falling water from a shower device
hygiene
clean the hair on your head with water and soap
greeting
pleased to make your acquaintance

Examples of your in a sentence

  • Your idea was the best among all.
  • Your creativity is inspiring.
  • Your dedication to the project is commendable.
  • Your woman at the shop gave me a discount.
  • Your lad from the pub is here again.
  • Your car is parked outside.

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  1. French:ton, ta, ...
  2. German:dein, so ein, ...
  3. Italian:tuo, il vostro, ...
  4. Spanish:tu, aquel, ...
  5. Portuguese:teu, o típico, ...
  6. Chinese:你的, 那种, ...
  7. Japanese:あなたの, 典型的な, ...
  8. Arabic:لَكَ, النموذجي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֶׁלְּךָ, שֶׁלְּךָ, ...
  10. Russian:твой, ваш, ...
  11. Ukrainian:твій, типовий, ...
  12. Hindi:आपकी, आपका, ...
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