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We/Us
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We
/wi/
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Used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people.
Examples:
We
are together.
Lustig has welded
us
together in sweat.
We
can see them from here,' said Bobbie.
Synonyms:
us
ourselves
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
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Us
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To make use of something or to employ an item or method for a purpose.
Examples:
Let
's
observe a moment of silence in their honor."
Vic says this is our best shot, let
's
do it."
"Now, let
's
hear your story," he demanded.
Synonyms:
utilize
employ
handle
operate
apply
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
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Ways to tell them apart:
We
is used when referring to the subject performing an action, whereas
us
is used when referring to the object receiving an action.
Imagine
we
as the ones doing something, like
We are going to the park.
Picture
us
as being involved in an action, like
The teacher gave us homework.
Use
we
when you can replace it with
I
plus another person, e.g.,
John and I
become
we.
Use
us
when you can replace it with
me
plus another person, e.g.,
John and me
become
us.
When to use we:
When to use us:
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