Ours
Pronoun
UK
/ˈaʊəz/
US
/ˈaʊɚz/
Definition
Something that belongs to us.
Example
"This responsibility is ours, not someone else’s."
"The final decision was ours, so we must accept the outcome calmly."
"That house is theirs, but the one near the river is ours."
Explanation
Ours is used to show ownership without naming the object again. It replaces a noun that has already been mentioned, making sentences shorter and clearer. Instead of saying “our book”, we can simply say “ours” if the listener already knows what we are talking about. It emphasises possession strongly.