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yours

pronoun
SayYORZ/jɔɹz/UK/jɔː(ɹ)z/

3 meanings of yours

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  1. 1
    ownershippronoun
    The thing or things that belong to you.

    Is this pen yours or mine?

    The choice is yours. You can pick any game you want.

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  2. 2
    letter endingpronoun
    Used at the end of a letter, just before you sign your name.

    Thank you so much for the birthday gift. Yours, Emma.

    I hope we can meet again soon. Yours truly, Jack.

    UsageOften part of a closing like Yours truly or Sincerely yours. Put a comma after it.

  3. 3
    homepronouncolloquialUK
    The house or home of the person you are talking to.

    Can we play video games at yours after school?

    Dinner at yours sounds great. What time should I come over?

    UsageUsually after at or to: at yours, to yours.

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Origin

From Middle English youres, seen since the 1300s. It comes from "your" plus an "-s" ending, made to look like "his".

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 4 facts