you're

American  

[yoor, yer] / jʊər, jər /

1. contraction of you are:

   You're certain that's right?

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you're British  

/ jɔː, jʊə, jə /

contraction

1. you are

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

you're

But when you vote for someone, you’re buying a package.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

“He’s able to explain things to you and encourage you even when you’re feeling really, really down, and I think that’s one of his best qualities.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

Let’s assume that if you’re reading this far, you already know the first movie’s big twist: the real killer wasn’t Jason Voorhees, but his mad mama.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

"It's hard to have two babies basically being born within days of each other and trying to make sure you're giving them both the amount of attention you want to," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026

“Ah, no, it’s okay. I know you’re tired. Arlo will bring the food to you. You can stay where you are,” Dad says, trying to sound casual about it.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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