Definition of 'you're'
you're in American English
(jur, unstressed jər)
contraction of
you are
You're certain that's right?
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Examples of 'you're' in a sentence
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If you're a student it might induce you to no-platform speakers if you find their
opinions infringe on your feelings.
If you're picky about where you sit, pay your way to the front of the queue.
That will mean they are more likely to nod off as you're reading them a bedtime story,
and then you can tiptoe away.
If you're single, new love smiles in the post office.
If you're a craftsman you can make porcelain thin enough to show translucency in exactly
the same way.
Unlike some out-of-town campus universities, you're not miles from anywhere.
Don't you think you're being a bit melodramatic?
You're having a really horrid time and it will pass.
If you're prone to rosacea, the increased blood flow post-workout can make symptoms
worse.
So now you're in the cinema, shaking with impotent fury.
Example sentences from Collins dictionaries
I take it you're a friend of theirs.
you're five minutes early
Since you're here, we'll start.
I think you're a bit too high and mighty yourself.
have you ever noticed how slowly time passes when you're flying?
`So you're quite recovered now?' she said, smiling at me.
"I'm not getting much out of this course" — "well, you're not putting much into it,
are you?"
You're twisting my words.
It's easy to make friends because you're with people of your own age.
You're a real pro.
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