you're

American  

[yoor, yer] / yʊər, yər /

1. contraction of you are:

   You're certain that's right?

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you're British  

/ jɔː, jə, jʊə /

contraction

1. you are

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

If you’re thinking that you only sort of know Justin Townes Earle’s work, or you’re not really into Americana, or any other excuse that you could offer for skipping this book, I have to tell you right now that you need to ignore all of them and buy this book immediately.

From Salon

That’s the writer’s job, but it’s hard to get it right, much less do it so seamlessly you don’t even realize that’s what’s happening until you’re in the middle of it.

From Salon

You’ll be thinking about this book for a long time after you’re done reading it.

From Salon

That’s a skill that can serve you well when you’re writing longer-form prose, or it can get in the way.

From Salon

The reward in this one is the happy ending you either know—or sense, she definitely gives you enough clues if you aren’t already familiar with her life — is coming, and you’re rooting for her all the way.

From Salon