We-Us | Commonly Confused Words
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We vs. Us

We

/wi/
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.

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Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Us

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.

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Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • 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.
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