Synonyms for

Your

Verb / jɔ:r / / jʊr / Another word for your — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing

Synonyms & similar words

yours personal individual private peculiar distinctive special particular unique exclusively personally singular idiosyncratic characteristic typical representative

Common collocations

  • your book
  • your house
  • your opinion
  • your family
  • your name
  • your fault
  • your turn
  • your choice

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Usage note

Your is a possessive determiner indicating something belonging to or associated with the person being addressed. It is often confused with 'you're', which is a contraction of 'you are'.

Example sentences

  1. Your crayons are very colorful.
  2. Can I borrow your pencil?
  3. Your mom is coming to pick you up.
  4. I love your hat!
  5. What is your favorite color?

Quotes

  • Be true to yourself and your own convictions; you can't ride on someone else's shadow. - Sojourner Truth
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs

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