Meaning & Definition of word "Us"
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Us
/əs/
pronoun:
- 1. A form of the pronoun 'we' used as the object of a verb or preposition.
- Example: They gave us a warm welcome.
- 2. Referring to the speaker and one or more other people.
- Example: You can join us for dinner if you'd like.
- 3. Used to indicate a group that includes the speaker.
- Example: The teacher asked us to complete the assignment by Friday.
- 4. Expressing a shared experience or action.
- Example: This project means a lot to us.
Etymology
Old English 'ūs'
Common Phrases and Expressions
all of us:
Every member of the group.
between you and us:
A phrase indicating secrecy.
let's stick together, us against them:
A sentiment of unity against others.
Related Words
we:
The first-person plural pronoun used to refer to a group including the speaker.
our:
Possessive form of 'we'; belonging to us.
Slang Meanings of us
Meaning: Us as a representation of a close-knit group.
Example Sentence: It's just us against the world!
Meaning: Referring to a specific group in a casual manner.
Example Sentence: Us guys need to hang out more.