yours
0 antonyms and opposites of yours, grouped by meaning.
Pronoun — The thing or things belonging to the person being spoken to, used without a following noun.
How to use yours
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from your plus -s, on the model of "his," and recorded since the 1300s; it eventually replaced the older form "yourn" in standard English.
Full origin of yours →Frequently asked questions
What does “yours” mean?
The word “yours” means the thing or things belonging to the person being spoken to, used without a following noun. In plain terms, the thing that belongs to you, standing in for "your [noun].".
How do you pronounce “yours”?
“Yours” is pronounced yawz (/jɔɹz/ in IPA).
How do you use “yours” in a sentence?
Here is “yours” used in a sentence: “This umbrella isn't mine — is it yours?”
What is another word for “yours”?
Words with a similar meaning to “yours” include yourn.
What part of speech is “yours”?
“Yours” is a pronoun.
Where does the word “yours” come from?
The word “yours” dates back to around 1300. Formed from your plus -s, on the model of "his," and recorded since the 1300s; it eventually replaced the older form "yourn" in standard English.
Is “yours” a common word?
“Yours” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “yours” have?
“Yours” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the thing or things belonging to the person being spoken to, used without a following noun.
Is it 'yours' or 'your's'?
It's always 'yours' — never 'your's.' Possessive pronouns like yours, hers, ours, and theirs never take an apostrophe. The apostrophe-s ending shows possession for nouns ('the dog's bowl'), but pronouns already show it in their spelling. 'Your's' is a common mistake and is considered incorrect in all standard writing.
What is the difference between 'your' and 'yours'?
'Your' comes before a noun and describes it — 'your book,' 'your idea.' 'Yours' stands alone, replacing the noun — 'that book is yours,' 'the choice is yours.' Use your when a thing follows, and yours when nothing does. Both show that something belongs to the person you're addressing.
