- you
- you [ weak jə, weak ju, strong ju ] function word ***You can be used in the following ways:as a subject or object pronoun:What do you want?I like you.I'll make the tea for you.as a determiner:You children had better go to bed now.1. ) used for referring to the person or people that you are talking or writing to:Do you like oranges?I can't really trust you, can I?Is there anything I can do to show you how sorry I am?I want to go to my room, if you don't mind.I'll give it to you if you want it.Tonight you men can wash the dishes.I didn't see you girls sitting there.2. ) used for referring to people in general:He wasn't very good-looking, but you could tell he thought he was.When you're with him, he makes you feel very important.If you exercise every day, you'll feel a lot better.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.