Us

usgb/əs/
pronoun

Used by the speaker or writer to indicate the speaker or writer and one or more other people as the subject of a verb.

He gave us the keys.
Visual representation of "us" - Used by the speaker or writer to indicate the speaker or writer and one or more other people as the subject of a verb.

Often appears as...

  • give us
  • tell us

Usage tips

Neutral

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Inclusive Pronoun

Indicates the speaker and others are involved; it creates a sense of inclusion.

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Let's go, they're waiting for us.
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Group Requests

Commonly used in requests and commands involving the speaker's group.

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Please join us for dinner.
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Personal Narratives

Often used in storytelling to relate shared experiences.

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The trip was tiring for us.
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