we
UK: wiː | US: wiː
pron. 1. Used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves and one or more other people as the subject of a verb.
pron. 2. (formal) Used to refer to the speaker or writer alone, especially in royal or editorial contexts (the "royal we").
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The word "we" traces back to Old English wē, derived from Proto-Germanic wīz, meaning "we." It shares roots with other Germanic languages (e.g., Old Norse vér, Dutch wij). Unlike compound pronouns, "we" is a compact, irreducible form with no separable morphemes in modern English. Its simplicity reflects its ancient role as a core pronoun in Indo-European languages.
We are going to the park tomorrow.
We decided to start a new project together.
"We shall overcome," the crowd chanted.
We must consider all options before voting.
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