your
Americanpronoun
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(a form of the possessive case of you used as an attributive adjective).
Your jacket is in that closet. I like your idea.
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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.
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(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.
determiner
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of, belonging to, or associated with you
your nose
your house
your first taste of freedom
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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
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informal used to indicate all things or people of a certain type
your part-time worker is a problem
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informal (intensifier)
here is your actual automatic tin-opener
Grammar
See me.
Etymology
Origin of your
First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English ēower, genitive of gē ye 1 ); cognate with Danish jeres, Dutch jouw, German euer; akin to Armenian jer, Latvian jūsu
Example Sentences
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Then, prepare your sauce, which will be poured over the tofu as it cooks.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
“You’re removing the opportunity for winning, or for being right about your investment thesis, every time you accumulate a bad decision.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
But if your smoothie is built around berries, grapes, or cocoa, the better strategy may be to leave the banana out or enjoy it separately.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
Tip your helmet and toss Grant her bouquets — flower power — because there she is popping up on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” and on the MLB Network.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
He glances from the window to your test.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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