your
What is another word for your? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Determiner — Belonging to, or associated with, the person or people being spoken to.
We haven't recorded synonyms for your yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use your
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
your own
your best
Etymology
From Old English ēower, the possessive form of "you," ultimately from a Proto-Germanic root shared with Dutch jouw and German euer.
Full origin of your →Frequently asked questions
What does “your” mean?
The word “your” means belonging to, or associated with, the person or people being spoken to. In plain terms, belonging to you.
How do you pronounce “your”?
“Your” is pronounced yaw (/jɔɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “your” in a sentence?
Here is “your” used in a sentence: “Please bring your ID to the appointment.”
What part of speech is “your”?
“Your” is a determiner.
Where does the word “your” come from?
The word “your” comes from Old English. From Old English ēower, the possessive form of "you," ultimately from a Proto-Germanic root shared with Dutch jouw and German euer.
Is “your” a common word?
“Your” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between "your" and "you're"?
"Your" is a possessive word meaning belonging to the person you are addressing ("your keys"), while "you're" is the contraction of "you are" ("you're late"). A quick test: if you can expand the word to "you are" and the sentence still makes sense, you need "you're."
What is the difference between "your" and "yours"?
"Your" must be followed by a noun ("your seat"), while "yours" stands alone and replaces "your + noun" ("this seat is yours"). Note that "yours" never takes an apostrophe — "your's" is always wrong.
Is "your" singular or plural?
Both. English uses "your" whether you are addressing one person or many: "your coat" to one friend and "your coats" to a group are equally correct. Context, or the noun that follows, usually makes clear which is meant.
