Synonyms for

Yours

Verb / jʊrz / / jɔ:rz / / jɜ:z / Another word for yours — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Yours means something that belongs to you.

Synonyms & similar words

personal individual private exclusive particular peculiar distinctive characteristic identifiable distinguishing differentiating select choice favorite cherished valued

Antonyms

mine his hers theirs ours

Common collocations

  • it is yours
  • yours sincerely
  • yours faithfully
  • yours truly
  • this is yours
  • all yours
  • yours to keep
  • yours to command

Word family

Usage note

Yours is a possessive pronoun. It can stand alone and does not need to be followed by a noun. It is commonly used in closings of letters.

Example sentences

  1. Is this pencil yours?
  2. The red car is yours and the blue one is mine.
  3. I found a book that I think is yours.
  4. Yours is the yellow house on the corner.
  5. I'm glad I found my phone, but where is yours?

Quotes

  • A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you - just the same. - Elbert Hubbard
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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