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Definition our in British English

our determiner

determiner
/aʊə(r)/

Our is a possessive determiner (followed by a noun), being a possessive form of we.

1

belonging to or connected with you and the group that you are a part of, when you are the person speaking or writing

Example

Today is a day we'll remember for the rest of our lives.

Example

Most of our friends live in the suburbs.

Example

When is our next meeting?

Example

We want to make our own decisions.

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2

sometimes used by people when referring to a member of their family by name

Example

We're very proud of our Jack.

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Definition our in British English