yours · pronoun /jʊrz/Full view
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 have 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, Maya Johnson

Learner example:

I'm going to ask Tom for the [work] I will miss. Yours sincerely, (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)

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