you're

American  

[yoor, yer] / jʊər, jər /

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

See Examples For:

you're

Let’s say you’re putting down a $2 million deposit on real estate in Zurich.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026

But you don’t want to be in traffic, so you’re heading the opposite direction.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

When you’re waiting at lunch for a friend who then shows up looking like they bodyswapped, are we still expected to say nothing?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

From what you’re saying, this won’t infringe upon your values and would make you a more efficient worker.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026

“The caveat, though, is that you actually have to submit your application. Tell me you’ve told your dad you’re applying.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam