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What is the definiton of our?

"Our" is a possessive pronoun. It indicates ownership or belonging to the speaker and one or more other people.

Here's a breakdown:

* Possessive: It shows possession, like "This is *our* house."

* Pronoun: It stands in for a noun, like "We" or "the team" in the sentence "This is *our* house."

Here are some examples of how "our" is used:

* "Our team won the game." This refers to the speaker and other people on the team.

* "We should go to our favorite restaurant." This refers to the speaker and the person they are speaking to.

* "Our dog is very friendly." This refers to the speaker and another person who jointly own the dog.

Important Notes:

* Plural: "Our" is always plural, meaning it refers to more than one person.

* Context: The specific meaning of "our" depends on the context and who is speaking.

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