you · pronoun /juː/Full view
you (PERSON/PEOPLE ADDRESSED)
A1 used to refer to the person or people you are talking to
Dictionary examples:

You look nice.

I love you.

You're coming tonight, aren't you?

Are you two ready?

You painted that yourself? You clever girl!

Learner example:

Thank you for your message. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; German)

you (PEOPLE GENERALLY)
A2 people in general
Dictionary examples:

You learn to accept these things as you get older.

You can't get a driving licence till you're seventeen in this country.

Too much alcohol is bad for you.

How do you get this thing to start?

Learner example:

You can get there by plane. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

you're welcome ()
A2 said as a polite answer when someone thanks you for doing something
Dictionary example:

"It was very kind of you to help." "You're welcome."

you see
C1 used when you are giving an explanation about something
Dictionary examples:

I didn't know she was Welsh, you see.

You see, it was already late by that time.

Learner example:

Family matters had to stay in the family, you see. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; French)

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