\ yər, ˈyu̇r
, ˈyȯr
\
, ˈyȯr
\
Definition of your
1
: of or relating to you or yourself or yourselves especially as possessor or possessors
your bodies
, agent or agents
your contributions
, or object or objects of an action
your discharge
2
: of or relating to one or oneself
when you face the north, east is at your right
3
—used with little or no meaning almost as an equivalent to the definite article the your typical teenager
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“Your.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/your. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.
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\ yər
, ˈyu̇r, ˈyȯr \
, ˈyu̇r, ˈyȯr \
Kids Definition of your
1
: relating to or belonging to you
This is your book. The door will be on your right.
2
: by or from you
Thank you for your gifts.
3
: relating to people in general
Exercise is good for your health.
4
—used before a title of honor in addressing a person your Majesty
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The first known use of your was before the 12th century
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