us

UK: ʌs | US: ʌs

Definition

  1. pron. the objective case of "we," referring to the speaker and at least one other person

Structure

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Etymology

The word "us" originates from Old English "ūs," which was the dative and accusative form of "wē" (we). It shares roots with other Germanic languages, such as Old High German "uns" and Gothic "uns." As a core pronoun, it has remained structurally simple and unbroken throughout its evolution, reflecting its fundamental role in language.

Examples

  1. She gave us a gift for our anniversary.

  2. The teacher asked us to complete the assignment by Friday.

  3. They invited us to join them for dinner.

  4. The news surprised us all.

  5. Can you help us with this problem?