yours

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Yours Definition & Meaning

1. Belonging to or associated with the person or people being addressed.

Example: "is this pen yours?"

2. Used to indicate possession, ownership, or attribution of something.

Example: "i love that book of yours."

3. Used to emphasize the person or thing that is being referred to.

Example: "that is your problem, not mine."

4. Used in formal letters or emails to address the recipient.

Example: "dear mr. smith, i hope this email finds you well. yours sincerely, john."

5. Used to express affection or endearment towards someone.

Example: "i love you and all that is yours."

Examples of the word yours used in sentences.

  • I enjoyed reading your story more than mine.
  • Can I borrow your phone? Mine is out of battery.
  • Is this jacket yours? It's so warm and cozy.
  • This pencil is mine, but the eraser is yours.
  • Your idea for the project was better than mine.
  • I hope you enjoy your trip to Paris.
  • Your hair looks great today!
  • This is your book, not mine.
  • Is this your pencil on the table?
  • The decision is yours to make.
  • I'm looking forward to trying your recipe, but I'll have to substitute some ingredients for yours.
  • I think your decision was wise, but ultimately the choice is yours to make.
  • Yours is the last opinion I want to hear on this matter.
  • I enjoyed reading your essay, but yours lacked the necessary evidence to support your argument.
  • I saw that you left your jacket behind, is it still yours?
  • I love spending time with you and your friends, but sometimes I need to do my own thing too.
  • Is this book yours? I found it on the table and wasn't sure.
  • I admire your creativity, but I don't think the design concept you showed me is quite right for our brand.
  • I'm sorry to hear about your breakup, but please remember that the future is yours to shape and there are many opportunities for happiness ahead.
  • It's your responsibility to make sure that the project is completed on time and within budget.
  • "I'm afraid that shirt isn't yours - it must belong to someone else."
  • "I can't wait to try this new restaurant - I hear the shrimp scampi is yours for the taking!"
  • "I couldn't believe it when I saw that car - it's identical to yours!"
  • "The success of this project is as much yours as it is mine."
  • "Yours is a unique perspective and I value your opinion greatly."
  • "I have read your proposal, and I must say that yours is one of the most innovative and well-researched ideas I've seen."
  • "I envy the bond that you share with your siblings; I wish I had a relationship like yours with mine."
  • "The decision is ultimately yours to make, but I urge you to consider all the options and consequences carefully."
  • "I am sorry that you feel that way, but the direction we take is based on a collective decision, not just yours."
  • "I appreciate the hard work and dedication you put into this project, and the success we achieved is as much yours as it is mine."
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