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yours

pronoun, singular or plural in construction \ ˈyu̇rz , ˈyȯrz \

Definition of yours

: that which belongs to you —used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective your
  • this book is yours
 —often used especially with an adverbial modifier in the complimentary close of a letter
  • Yours truly
  • Sincerely yours
— yours truly
: i, me, myself
  • yours truly got stuck with the job

Origin and Etymology of yours

Middle English, from your + -s -'s

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YOURS Defined for Kids

yours

pronoun \ ˈyu̇rz , ˈyȯrz \

Definition of yours for Students

: that which belongs to you
  • The bike is yours.
  • Yours is the empty glass.

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