you (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech:

Pronoun

Phonetic transcription:

/juː/

Meanings:

1. Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing.
2. Used to refer to any person in general.
3. Used to refer to people in general.

Usage patterns:

The word "you" is very common in the English language and is used extensively in both oral and written contexts. It is one of the most frequently used words in English. It is mostly used in informal and formal settings alike.

Verb forms:

• Present: you
• Past simple: you
• Present continuous: being you
• Present perfect: have you
• Present perfect continuous: have been you
• Past continuous: were you
• Past perfect: had you
• Past perfect continuous: had been you
• Future: will you
• Future continuous: will be you
• Future perfect: will have you
• Future perfect continuous: will have been you

Examples:

1. You are my best friend. (Translation: You are my best friend.)
2. Can you help me with this? (Translation: Can you help me with this?)

Idiomatic expressions:

"You" is used in various idiomatic expressions in English: 1. You bet: Used to express strong agreement or certainty. (Example: "Are you coming to the party tonight?" - "You bet!") 2. You're welcome: A polite way to respond to someone thanking you. (Example: "Thank you for helping me with my homework." - "You're welcome!") 3. You know the drill: Means that someone is familiar with a particular routine or set of instructions. (Example: "Get up early, grab some breakfast, and head to the office. You know the drill.") 4. If you're not with us, you're against us: Indicates that someone must be supportive of or opposed to a particular cause or group. (Example: "Are you going to support the new project?" - "If you're not with us, you're against us.") 5. It's all up to you: Indicates that the decision or responsibility lies with the person being spoken to. (Example: "Should we go out for dinner or stay in?" - "It's all up to you.")

Etymology:

The word "you" originated from Middle English, and its roots can be traced back to Old English "ēow" or "ēower."

Synonyms and Antonyms:

Synonyms: - Thou - Ye - You guys

Antonyms: - I - He/she - They