us
pronoun
the objective case of we, used as a direct or indirect object.
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us
1 American
[uhs]
/ ʌs /
pronoun
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the objective case of we, used as a direct or indirect object.
They took us to the circus. She asked us the way.
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Informal. (used in place of the pronoun we in the predicate after the verbto be ).
It's us!
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Informal. (used instead of the pronoun our before a gerund).
She graciously forgave us spilling the gravy on the tablecloth.
US
2
American
abbreviation
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Uncle Sam. Also U.S.
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United Service.
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United States. Also U.S.
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United States highway (used with a number).
US 66.
u.s.
3
American
abbreviation
u.s.
4
American
abbreviation
us
1
British
/ ʌs /
pronoun
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refers to the speaker or writer and another person or other people
don't hurt us
to decide among us
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refers to all people or people in general
this table shows us the tides
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an informal word for me 1
give us a kiss!
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when used by editors, monarches, etc, a formal word for me 1
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a dialect word for ourselves
we ought to get us a car
U/S
2
British
abbreviation
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unserviceable
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useless
u.s.
3
British
abbreviation
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ubi supra
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ut supra
US
4
British
abbreviation
us
5
British
abbreviation
Grammar
See me.
Etymology
Origin of us1
before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with German, Gothic uns
Origin of u.s.3
From Latin ubi suprā
Origin of u.s.4
From Latin ut suprā
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
So, unfortunately, I think it was too easy for us to relate to our characters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
"Unfortunately, what these findings tell us is that far too many young people feel over-burdened and demoralised by their student debt," Dame Meg said.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The important thing from my perspective is to put a business lens through my corporate contacts on agricultural issues that affect us all.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
"Observing gamma rays from supernovae will give us a new way to explore their inner workings."
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Zara places the still-warm dish on a trivet on the table, and uses a spatula to lift three pieces from the pan, depositing them on plates for each of us.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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