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.
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.