yours · pronoun /jɔːz/
yours
A2 used to show that something belongs to or is connected with the person or group of people being spoken or written to
Dictionary examples:
Is this pen yours?
Unfortunately, my legs aren't as long as yours.
I've got something of yours.
Learner example:
My bicycle is bro[k]en. Can you lend me yours? (Preliminary English Test; B1; French)
Yours sincerely
B1 used at the end of formal letters when you know the name of the person you are writing to
Dictionary example:
Yours sincerely, Emma Clarke.
Learner example:
I'm going to ask Tom for the [work] I will miss. Yours sincerely, (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)
Yours faithfully
B2 used to end a formal letter to someone whose name you do not know
Dictionary example:
Yours faithfully, Katherine Smith
Learner example:
Yours faithfully, SAMSON LAM (READER) (First Certificate in English; B2; Chinese)
