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You're a doctor

🇬🇧 UK //jʊə.r ə ˈdɒk.tə// 🇺🇸 US //jʊr ə ˈdɑːk.tər//

Meaning of You're a doctor

A phrase used to specify someone's profession as a medical doctor.

In simple words: You work in medicine and help people who are sick.

You're a doctor in a sentence

• When I was feeling unwell, I remembered, 'You're a doctor', so I trusted your advice.
• In this situation, the nurse said, 'You're a doctor; you should take the lead'.
• He often reminds his friends, 'You're a doctor, so your opinion matters'.
• Every time I see you, I think, 'You're a doctor who cares about your patients.'
• When asked if she could help, she replied, 'You're a doctor, you know exactly what to do'.

How to use You're a doctor

Used to identify someone in a professional role. Informal and formal contexts are both appropriate.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of 'you' + 'er' sounds like 'your doctor' - remember that it's a compliment!

Related words

Collocations with You're a doctor

• see a doctor
• ask a doctor
• become a doctor

Synonyms for You're a doctor

• You are a physician
• You are a medical doctor
• You are in the health profession

Common mistakes with You're a doctor

• Using 'you're' incorrectly as 'your'.
• Confusing with 'you are a doctor', which is a more formal way.
• Using it as a standalone phrase without context.

Frequently asked questions about You're a doctor

What does You're a doctor mean?

You work in medicine and help people who are sick.

What is the definition of You're a doctor?

A phrase used to specify someone's profession as a medical doctor.

How do you use You're a doctor in a sentence?

When I was feeling unwell, I remembered, 'You're a doctor', so I trusted your advice.

Can you give another example of You're a doctor?

In this situation, the nurse said, 'You're a doctor; you should take the lead'.

What are synonyms for You're a doctor?

Common alternatives include You are a physician, You are a medical doctor, You are in the health profession.

What words go with You're a doctor?

It commonly pairs with see a doctor, ask a doctor, become a doctor.

What are common mistakes when using You're a doctor?

Using 'you're' incorrectly as 'your'. Confusing with 'you are a doctor', which is a more formal way. Using it as a standalone phrase without context.

How do you pronounce You're a doctor?

US: //jʊr ə ˈdɑːk.tər//, UK: //jʊə.r ə ˈdɒk.tə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You're a doctor?

Used to identify someone in a professional role. Informal and formal contexts are both appropriate.