definitions

we're

[ weer ]
/ wɪər /

contraction of we are: We're happy to see you.

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Nearby words

we have met the enemy, and they are ours, we have met the enemy, and they are us, we wuz robbed, we'd, we'll, we're, we've, wea, weak, weak accumulation point, weak as a kitten

Can be confused

we're were where

Usage note

See contraction.
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British Dictionary definitions for we're

we're

/ (wɪə) /

contraction of

we are
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