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yours

Part of Speech: pronoun

Sense 1: Used to indicate something that belongs to or is associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing.

Example sentences:

• I found this book in the library, is it yours?

• Whose car is parked outside? Is it yours?

Part of Speech: pronoun

Sense 2: Used in polite or formal contexts instead of "your" before the name or title of someone.

Example sentences:

• Is this yours, Mr. Johnson?

• Do you like this painting, Doctor? Is it yours?

Part of Speech: pronoun

Sense 3: Used to emphasize or give importance to something.

Example sentences:

• This victory is yours, my friend!

• Remember, the decision is yours to make.

Part of Speech: pronoun

Sense 4: Used to show possession or ownership.

Example sentences:

• Is this pen yours? Can I borrow it?

• Those clothes are not yours; they belong to your sister.

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