Definitions For Your

Alternative forms

ur {{q, informal, Internet, text messaging}} ya, yer {{q, informal}} yo, yo' {{q, African American Vernacular}}

Etymology

From Middle English youre, your, youre, from {{inh, en, ang, ēower}}, from {{inh, en, gem-pro, *izweraz}}. Compare {{cog, de, euer}}.

Determiner

{{alt form, enm, youre}}

Contraction

{{misspelling of, en, you're}}

Usage notes

The use of your instead of you're is a common mistake in written English.

See also

{{English personal pronouns}}

Middle English