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your
[ yoor, yawr, yohr; unstressed yer ]
pronoun
Your jacket is in that closet. I like your idea.
- one's (used to indicate that one belonging to oneself or to any person):
The consulate is your best source of information. As you go down the hill, the library is on your left.
- (used informally to indicate all members of a group, occupation, etc., or things of a particular type):
Take your factory worker, for instance. Your power brakes don't need that much servicing.
your
/ jə; jɔː; jʊə /
determiner
- of, belonging to, or associated with you
your house
your nose
your first taste of freedom
- belonging to or associated with an unspecified person or people in general
the path is on your left heading north
this lotion is for your head only
- informal.used to indicate all things or people of a certain type
your part-time worker is a problem
- your actual informal.(intensifier)
here is your actual automatic tin-opener
Grammar Note
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of your1
Example Sentences
And winning on a small share of the vote raises immediate questions about your mandate.
"There was a poll out today that has your approval rating lower than any other congressional leader," Manu said.
“It’s as if, when you’re driving your car, you have half the window blocked out, or your headlights don’t work,” Field said.
“You cannot be pulled over and grabbed on the street because of the color of your skin. Border Patrol is going to be held accountable for those practices and for violating people’s rights.”
If your energy supplier cannot fit a smart meter in your home, Ofgem says your supplier must install a "suitable meter" with no disruption to your service.
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