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Because your and you\u2019re are exactly the same when it comes to pronouncing them, we often tend to use them interchangeably while writing as well. However, they have far different meanings. In this article, we\u2019ll help you remember which one to use among your vs. you\u2019re so that when it comes to choosing between the two words, you\u2019re your own best resource. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difference between your and you’re <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The difference between your<\/em> and you’re <\/em>is that your <\/em>shows ownership, whereas you’re<\/em> is a contraction of “you are.” For example, if you say, “Your<\/em> book is on the shelf,” you mean that the book belongs to the person you are addressing. On the other hand, if you say, “You’re<\/em> the best person for the job,” you mean “you are” the best person for the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to use your vs. you’re <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re<\/em> is simply a contraction used in place of \u2018you are\u2019. It has no other uses. This rule is valid all the time, without any exceptions. If you cannot expand it to “you are” in your sentence, then it is being used incorrectly.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to your, <\/em>use it in your sentences in these three cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n