YOUR


Meaning of YOUR in English

pron.

Pronunciation: y ə r, ' yu ̇ r, ' yo ̇ r

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ē ower; akin to Old English ē ow you ― more at YOU

Date: before 12th century

1 : of or relating to you or yourself or yourselves especially as possessor or possessors < your bodies>, agent or agents < your contributions>, or object or objects of an action < your discharge>

2 : of or relating to one or oneself <when you face the north, east is at your right>

3 ― used with little or no meaning almost as an equivalent to the definite article the < your typical teenager>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.