Definition of Your
Quick Meaning of Your
Shows that something belongs to you or the person you are talking to.
Detailed Definition of Your
Belonging to or associated with the person or people you are speaking to.
How to Pronounce Your
Stress pattern: O (1-syllable word).
Tip: Pronounced with a short /j/ at the start, like 'yaw'. Rhymes with 'door' and 'more'.
Watch out: Avoid pronouncing like 'yoo-ur' or 'yur'. Keep it short: /jɔr/.
Origin and Etymology of Your
Old English eower, from Proto-Germanic *iwara (your).
How to Use Your in a Sentence
Each example shows “your” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“Is this your book?”
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“Your family is very kind to everyone.”
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“The success of your project depends on teamwork and clear communication.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Your
Common Synonyms for Your
Smart Synonyms for Your — When to Use Each
- yours
- possessive pronoun form used when standing alone
- belonging to you
- descriptive phrase emphasizing ownership
Antonyms of Your
Common Collocations with Your
These phrases pair with “your” in everyday English:
- your turn
- your way
- your choice
- your time
- your hand
Common Mistakes When Using Your
Even fluent speakers slip up with “your”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: Is this you book?
- ✓ Correct: Is this your book?
- Why: Your is possessive determiner; you is a pronoun. You cannot show possession.
- ✗ Wrong: Your coming to the party tomorrow.
- ✓ Correct: You're coming to the party tomorrow.
- Why: You're = you + are (contraction). Your shows possession, not an action.
Words Confused With Your
- Your vs You're: You're means you + are (contraction); your shows possession.
- Your vs Yore: Yore means long ago; your means belonging to you. Compare →
Other Forms of Your
- Adjective: your
Frequently Asked Questions About Your
What is the meaning of "Your"?
Shows that something belongs to you or the person you are talking to.
How do you pronounce "Your"?
The IPA is /jɔr/. Pronounced with a short /j/ at the start, like 'yaw'. Rhymes with 'door' and 'more'.
What part of speech is "Your"?
"Your" is an adjective at A1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Your"?
Common synonyms include mine, theirs, his.
How do you use "Your" in a sentence?
For example: "Is this your book?"