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your

Pronounced:

/ˈjoɚ, jɚ/Listen to audio

Function:

adjective always used before a noun possessive form of you

Meaning:

1 : relating to or belonging to you Your garden is beautiful. Please wash your hands before dinner. What is your new house like? You forgot your wallet at the restaurant. Don't worry about me—you've got your own problems. : made or done by you Your contributions are valuable. Did you finish your homework? With your permission, we can take a blood test. You always manage to impress us with your ideas.
2used to refer to any person or to people in general She's not your [=a] typical teenager. Exercising regularly is good for your [=one's] health.
3used in the titles of royalty, judges, etc. Your Majesty May we approach the bench, Your Honor?
Do not confuse your with you're.
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