you're

American

[yoor, yer] / yʊər, yər /

contraction of you are:

You're certain that's right?

you're British

/ jɔː, jə, jʊə /

contraction

you are

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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As a reporter, you put the story out there, and you’re basically saying: Look, everybody, I’m interested in this topic.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

What do you want to remember about this moment that you’re in?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Let’s hope you’re around for a long time yet.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“I remember saying to Steven, ‘I think I can make some weird sounds if you’re interested,’ ” she says of the “guttural clicking” noises they came up with.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“So, you’re here solely because it’s the twins’ birthday?” he asks.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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