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you're

American  
[yoor, yer] / jʊər, jər /
  1. contraction of you are:

    You're certain that's right?


you're British  
/ jɔː, jʊə, jə /

contraction

  1. you are

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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“If you build a product or a service and you’re not confident in its functionality, capability or safety, then don’t release it,” said Huang.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

Start by checking those links to see if you’re eligible.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

There are two ways to find out whether you’re already registered to vote.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

"If you're sick and unable to work, you're sick and unable to work."

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

“No, just wanted to know if you’re okay,” I reply.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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