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Pronoun Bre Jɔːz Jərz Book Friend Hair Fine

Word yours
WordType (pronoun)
Phonetic BrE / jɔːz / NAmE / jərz /
Example
  • is that book yours?
  • is she a friend of yours?
  • my hair is very fine. yours is much thicker.
  • yours sincerely/faithfully
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yours

(pronoun)BrE / jɔːz / NAmE / jərz /
  1. of or belonging to you
    • Is that book yours?
    • Is she a friend of yours?
    • My hair is very fine. Yours is much thicker.
  2. used at the end of a letter before signing your name
    • Yours sincerely/faithfully
    • Sincerely Yours
    • Yours Truly
  3. your home
    • Let's go back to yours after the show.
  4. you, your family and your close friends
    • I wish you and yours all the best for the new year!
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