# your

/ˈjɔɹ/ (US) · /jˈɔː/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Determiner

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

## Definition

belonging to you or related to the person being spoken to. You use this to show that something is yours.

For teachers: the possessive form of the second-person pronoun 'you'. Functions as a possessive determiner rather than a true pronoun.

## Examples

- Is this your coat?
- Please make sure you have all your personal belongings before you leave the train.
- The success of the project depends entirely on your ability to coordinate with the various departments and manage your time effectively during the final week.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I like you're car" but "I like your car" — Learners often confuse the possessive determiner 'your' with the contraction 'you're' (you are).

## Usage notes

- Always placed before a noun or an adjective-noun phrase.

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