definitions

you're

[ yoo r; unstressed yer ]
/ yʊər; unstressed yər /

contraction of you are: You're certain that's right?

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Nearby words

you said it, you scratch my back and i'll scratch yours, you'd, you'd better believe it, you'll, you're, you're telling me, you're welcome, you've, you've lost me, you've made your bed, now lie in it

Can be confused

yore your you're

Usage note

See contraction.
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British Dictionary definitions for you're

you're

/ (jʊə, jɔː, unstressed jə) /

contraction of

you are
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