What does YOURS mean?
Yours
- Parts of Speech: pronoun
- Definitions:
- Used to refer to a thing or things belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing.
- Used to emphasize that something belongs to or is associated with the person or people being addressed, especially when contrasting with someone or something else that belongs to or is associated with the speaker.
- Pronunciations:
- US: yoo rz
- UK: jɔːz
- Origin and Usage:
- The word "yours" is derived from the Middle English word "youres". It was first used in the 14th century and has been in use ever since.
- "Yours" is used to indicate possession or association and is commonly used in English language communication.
- Synonyms:
- None
- Related Words:
- Usury
- Youse
- Yours
- Example Sentences:
- "Is this pen yours?"
- "This book is yours, not mine."
- "Yours is the red car, right?"
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