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adjective \ är , ˈau̇(-ə)r \

Definition of our

: of or relating to us or ourselves or ourself especially as possessors or possessor, agents or agent, or objects or object of an action
  • our throne
  • our actions
  • our being chosen

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Examples of our in a Sentence

  1. We are defending our rights.

  2. We were criticized for our actions.

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Origin and Etymology of our

Middle English oure, from Old English ūre; akin to Old High German unsēr our, Old English ūs us

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OUR Defined for English Language Learners

our

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Definition of our for English Language Learners

  • : relating to or belonging to us : made or done by us

OUR Defined for Kids

our

adjective \ är , ˈau̇r \

Definition of our for Students

: relating to or belonging to us : caused by, produced by, or participated in by us
  • our family
  • our house
  • our fault
  • our field trip

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