Your – Meaning, Definition, Synonyms and Antonyms
Your is used as a possessive determiner (a kind of adjective) in English grammar. It shows that something belongs to, is associated with, or is relevant to the person you are speaking to.
Meaning:
Your indicates possession by or association with the person addressed. It is commonly used with nouns to describe what belongs to “you,” such as your phone, your plan, or your address.
Definition:
The word highlights a relationship of ownership, affiliation, or connection, emphasizing the personal relevance of the subject. In everyday English, your often appears in instructions and polite requests (for example, “please bring your documents”).
Example Sentences:
- Please give Your attention to the speaker.
- Your kindness is appreciated by everyone here.
- Remember to bring Your homework tomorrow, please.
- If you want to share feedback, send your comments after the meeting.
- Check your email for the schedule update.
Your Synonyms:
- of yours
- that in
- that a
- that of
- your own yours
- the possessive form of “you” (context-based paraphrase)
Your Antonyms:
- their
- Someone else’s
- No one’s
- another’s
To expand your vocabulary with related terms, you may also find appreciation useful for sentences like “Your kindness is appreciated.” And if you’re comparing possessive words across different contexts, check out affirmative as you practice responding politely and clearly.
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