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yours Definition

yours (yo̵orz; often yôrz)

that or those belonging to you: the possessive form of you, used without a following noun, often after of[that book is yours; yours are better; is she a friend of yours?]

Etymology: ME youres < your + gen. -es: hence, in form, a double poss.

yours Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • scratch: You scratch their back and they will scratch yours!
  • dismiss: When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
  • add: To add yours to the new book, just click here.
  • remain: I warmly shake your hand and remain devotedly yours.
  • like: There are guaranteed to be at least 5 other suitcases on the baggage carousel that look exactly like yours!
  • get: Hurry along and get yours now, numbers are limited!

Adjective modifier

  • theirs: Theirs, yours, their wives, everyone they've ever met.
  • sure: My university experience has been great; myself, along with the three other sabbaticals, aim to make sure yours is too.

Modifies a noun

  • today: These are ideal for the extreme gamers out there who require simply the best out there - get yours today.

Noun used with modifier

  • wish: With best wishes Yours sincerely David Parry Acknowledgment: an informer with inside information.
  • order: Totally amazing magic at your fingertips, order yours today!
  • reading: My first impulse was to give up the Hymn entirely, after reading yours today.
  • buy: Don't be disappointed buy yours today before it's gone!
  • book: Places on both trips are limited so book yours as soon as possible.

Preposition: in

  • anticipation: Sometimes I wonder who will rid me of this turbulent priest... Yours in seasonal anticipation, Robert Runcie.

Preposition: with

  • love: Yours with love, Dora I'm awfully excited about our bunnies!

Preposition: for

  • taking: Life coaching can give you a very different outlook on how to embody the freedom that is yours for the taking.
  • rest: For most of us wedding is a once-in-lifetime affair when someone most special becomes yours for the rest of your life.
  • document: In other words, the name of this person is used and not yours for the incorporation documents.
  • doctor: Sacharissa, send that maid of yours for a doctor!

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