# our

/ˈaʊɝ/ (US) · /ˈaʊə/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Determiner

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/our
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

belonging to us. You use this word to show that something is owned or shared by you and at least one other person.

For teachers: belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people. Functions as a possessive determiner that must be followed by a noun.

## Examples

- We love our new house.
- Our flight leaves at six in the morning, so we need to go to bed early tonight.
- While individual goals are important, our collective success depends on how well we communicate and support each other during the most difficult phases of the project.

## Pitfalls

- Not "That car is our." but "That car is ours." — Learners often confuse the determiner 'our' with the possessive pronoun 'ours'. 'Our' requires a following noun.

## Usage notes

- A possessive determiner; it must precede a noun or an adjective-noun phrase.

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