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yours
pronoun (PERSON/PEOPLE ADDRESSED) /jɔːz/
/jʊrz/ Definition
A2 the one(s) belonging to or connected with the person or group of people being spoken or written to: Is this pen yours? Unfortunately my legs aren't as long as yours. I've got something of yours (= that belongs to you). Yours is the room on the top floor, on the left.Possessive forms B1 used at the beginning of some phrases written at the end of a letter, before giving a name: Yours, JackUK Yours faithfully/sincerely, K. Maxwell.Written greetingsLetters, notes and cards
(Definition of yours pronoun (PERSON/PEOPLE ADDRESSED) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Written greetings
Synonyms and related words:
- best noun
- best wishes noun
- concern verb (INVOLVE)
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- dearest noun
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