YOUR


Meaning of YOUR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ jɔ:(r), jʊə(r) ]

Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English.

Note: 'Your' is the second person possessive determiner. 'Your' can refer to one or more people.

1.

A speaker or writer uses your to indicate that something belongs or relates to the person or people that they are talking or writing to.

Emma, I trust your opinion a great deal...

I left all of your messages on your desk...

If you are unable to obtain the information you require, consult your telephone directory.

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2.

In spoken English and informal written English, your is sometimes used to indicate that something belongs to or relates to people in general.

Pain-killers are very useful in small amounts to bring your temperature down...

I then realized how possible it was to overcome your limitations.

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3.

In spoken English, a speaker sometimes uses your before an adjective such as ‘typical’ or ‘normal’ to indicate that the thing referred to is a typical example of its type.

Stan Reilly is not really one of your typical Brighton Boys...

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