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Our - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Our is a possessive determiner indicating that something belongs to or is associated with the speaker and one or more other people. Example: Our house is nearby. It shows shared ownership or connection.

our

/aʊɚ/ /aʊə/

Definition:

Belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people.

Synonyms:

my, your, their

Part of Speech:

determiner, pronoun

Antonyms:

their, your

Common Collocations:

our house, our team, our country

Derivatives:

ours, ourselves

Usage Tips:

Use "our" to show possession when referring to something shared by a group including the speaker.

Common Phrases:

on our own, in our midst, under our noses

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "ūre," meaning belonging to us.

Examples:

  • 1. This is our new car.
  • 2. Our teacher gave us homework yesterday.
  • 3. We love spending time with our friends.
  • 4. Our house is near the park.

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