Definition

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

Example

Our team won the championship this year.

Conversation

I really think we should focus on our goals this year.

Absolutely! Setting clear goals can help us stay motivated.

Yeah, I believe our teamwork will make a big difference.

For sure! Together, we can achieve so much more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'our' originates from Old English 'ūre', which means belonging to us. It is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership or association with the speaker and others.

Memory Tip

Think of 'belonging to us' to remember that 'our' indicates something that is possessed or shared by a group including the speaker.

Visually Confused Words