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You vs you are

Both "you" and "you are" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "You" is used when referring to someone directly or in general, while "you are" is used when describing someone or something. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 965 views

You

This is correct when referring to someone directly or in general.

Use "you" when addressing someone directly or when talking about people in general.

Examples:

  • You are my friend.
  • Can you help me?
  • You should be proud of yourself.
  • Share your videos with friends, family, and the world.
  • YouTube's music destination featuring top tracks and popular hits from a ...
  • 'Cooking is a gesture of love' If you are what you eat, then we'll have whatever sisters Jasmine and Melissa ... YOU fashion report: the front row's most wanted.
  • The pronoun you is the second-person personal pronoun, both singular and plural, and both nominative and oblique case, in Modern English. The oblique ...

Alternatives:

  • Hey, buddy
  • People
  • Individuals
  • Folks
  • Friends

you are

This is correct when describing someone or something.

Use "you are" when you want to describe a person or thing.

Examples:

  • You are so kind.
  • You are a good student.
  • You are my hero.
  • Doesn't matter where you are anyway.
  • Felicino, finally you are here.
  • Stay where you are until notified.
  • Everyone please remain where you are.
  • Inspector Dillon accepted your credentials because you are effective.
  • Under international rules, you are disqualified.
  • Mother left you because you are impossible.
  • Doug, stay where you are.
  • Nothing special, you are healthy.
  • Find someone who appreciates how amazing you are.
  • Your girlfriend is wondering where you are.
  • Now tell them you are satisfied.
  • And you are particularly striking when you are angry.
  • To make sure that you are Ned Devine.
  • And you are all about authority.
  • I think you are reaching your subconscious.
  • As always, you are right.
  • Then steady red means you are live.
  • Perry mentioned you aren't writing together.
  • Is if I know that you are.

Alternatives:

  • You're
  • You're being
  • You're acting like
  • You're doing
  • You're looking

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