you
pronoun/juː/
Frequency rank: #10 most common English word
Meaning
The person or people being spoken to.
Example sentence
you are invited to the party tonight.
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- aThe indefinite article: one, used before a noun mentioned for the first time.
- inInside or within a place, container, or area.
- iThe person who is speaking or writing.
- forIntended to be given to or used by; showing purpose or benefit.
- thatUsed to introduce a clause that gives a fact or result.
- itThe thing, animal, or situation already mentioned.
- onTouching and supported by the top surface of something.
- withAccompanied by, or in the company of someone or something.
- thisUsed for the person or thing that is near the speaker or just mentioned.
- beTo exist, or to have a particular quality, identity, or state.