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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You're saying it could be parvo or heartworm, but you don't really think it's either
of these?
You're very approachable today and people you meet for the first time become lifelong
friends.
If you're a true food experientialist, you'll find enough here to like or, failing
that, divert.
It will assure... competence in the area you're most concerned with.
Get ready, you're going to be the lowest man on the totem pole in your family.
Then you can throw the book at me if you're still so minded.
"You're impossible," he said, picking up the channel selector.
If you're using lots of shampoo, shower gel and deodorant and aftershave, look for
paraben-free versions.
You can look a little unsteady on TV when you're agonising over problem gardens.
-- Why should I give you favours when you're not co- operating?
Example sentences from Collins dictionaries
you're a genius!
Are you sure you're not kidding me?
you're quite a stranger!
You're a hopeless romantic.
What you're saying is news to me.
You'll fall down and hurt yourself if you're not careful.
you're not that badly off, you only have to work 20 hours a week
You're wearing your t-shirt back to front.
Try to concentrate on what you're doing.
You're just being childish and immature.
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