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Term: you

Description:

You is a pronoun used to refer to the person or people being addressed. It is a second-person pronoun, indicating the person or people spoken to.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

As a subject pronoun:

1. You can achieve anything you set your mind to.
2. You are the captain of your own destiny.

Sense 2:

As an object pronoun:

1. I want to give this book to you.
2. She thanked you for your kindness.

Sense 3:

As a possessive pronoun:

1. Is this pen yours or is it his?
2. She is looking for her bag. Is it with you?

Sense 4:

As a reflexive pronoun:

1. You need to take care of yourself.
2. Did you buy yourself a gift?

Sense 5:

As an emphatic pronoun:

1. You yourself can make a difference.
2. I saw her with my own eyes.

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