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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, jə, jʊə /

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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This is perhaps the most important consideration if you’re weighing a premium card from a bank, airline or hotel chain.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

"You don't have enough sleep, you don't have good food, you're always constantly on the run," he added.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

“It’s not the worst thing in the world; it reminds you that you’re part of nature.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Party like it’s 1996: Have you noticed that you’re more in touch with your friends than ever before, but you’re not actually as close to them as you wish you were?

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

When you finally drop down, the trampoline mat sinking, it’s like you’re underwater.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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