“Yore” or “You're” or “Your”—Which to use?

“Yore” or “You're” or “Your”

Overview

yore / you're / your are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

yore: (noun) time long past.

you're: NA

your: NA

Pronunciation

yore: y·AO·r

you're: y·UH·r

your: y·AO·r

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Examples in Context

Examples of “yore”

…observation that pop music of yore was "better", or at least…
…in We Have Loved of Yore from Robert Louis Stevenson's Songs…
O, we have loved of yore.
We have lived of yore,

Examples of “you're”

…off Tiana's vocal range and abilities.
…sheer looniness of the comedy here."
…better start barricading their windows now.
…girl who's done the Disney Channel.
Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat
…you're not terribly interested in, anyway.
…"Win and You're In" races are:
…Frank Loesser and published in 1950.
…but you're taking the playful approach."
…it" as he glances towards Starbuck.

Examples of “your”

…scenarios and you have at your command a comprehensive reporting system…
"Into Your System" was the fourth single,…
Comforting Your Crying Baby: Why Your Baby…
…hymns, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
…daughter, Marcie Jones, Great Expectations: Your All-in-One Resource for Pregnancy &…
Gentle Gentle (Life of Your Life)
…something that goes right into your head."
YOUR PRIVATE SKY (2004)
Ceremony - Hang Out Your Poetry (1993) - arranger, string
Into Your System

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