you

Definitions

1. pronoun

   The person or people being spoken or written to, as the object of a verb.

   Examples

   • Both of you should get ready now.
   • I will call you and your sister tonight.
2. pronoun

   Yourself, used in old-fashioned speech after a command.

   Examples

   • Sit you down and rest a while.
   • Get you gone before the guards return.
3. pronoun

   Any person, or people in general.

   Examples

   • You can't choose your family, but you can choose your friends.
   • You never know what will happen tomorrow.
   ≈one≈people≈they≈them
4. determiner

   Used before a noun to show which people are being spoken to.

   Examples

   • You in the back row, please pay attention.
   • Have you gentlemen finished your coffee?
5. determiner

   Used before a word that describes the person being spoken to, to show strong feeling.

   Examples

   • You idiot, you forgot the keys again!
   • You genius, that was a great idea!
6. pronoun

   Used to talk about what people usually experience, not only the person you are speaking to.

   Examples

   • You get a lot of rude people in big cities.
   • You often see squirrels in this park.
   ≈y'all≈ye
7. pronoun

   The person spoken to, as the object of a verb, in formal or old-fashioned speech.

   Examples

   • I ask you to guard this secret with your life.
   • I beg you, do not leave me here alone.
8. pronoun

   The people spoken to, as the subject of a verb.

   Examples

   • You are all supposed to do as I tell you.
   • Are you excited about the trip?
9. pronoun

   The person spoken to, as the subject of a verb.

   Examples

   • You are right to protest, but you need not be afraid.
   • You alone can decide what is best for you.
10. pronoun

    Used in some informal speech to mean your favorite team.

    Examples

    • Are you still following your team? They lost every game this season.
    • You played well last night, and the whole city is proud.