A1pronounhigh_frequency_chunk

UK/["/wi//wiː/"]/US/["/wi//wiː/"]/

Meaning of We

I and another person or other people; I and you

In simple words: It means you and others.

We in a sentence

  • We've moved to Atlanta.
  • We'd *(= the company would)* like to offer you the job.
  • Why don't we go and see it together?
  • We should take more care of our historic buildings.

How to use We

Used when talking about a group that includes the speaker. Less appropriate in formal writing where specific subjects should be named.

Grammar pattern

pronoun usage

Memory hint

Think of 'we' as a group hug — it's always about togetherness.

Related words

Collocations with We

Synonyms for We

Opposites of We

Common mistakes with We

  • Using 'we' instead of 'I' when only referring to oneself.
  • Confusing 'we' with 'they' or 'you'.

Compare We with Us, Ourselves, Group, Team

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Frequently asked questions about We

What does We mean?

It means you and others.

What is the definition of We?

I and another person or other people; I and you

How do you use We in a sentence?

We've moved to Atlanta.

Can you give another example of We?

We'd *(= the company would)* like to offer you the job.

What are synonyms for We?

Common alternatives include us, ourselves, group, team.

What is the opposite of We?

Opposite meanings include I, you.

What words go with We?

It commonly pairs with we are, we need, we have, we can.

What are common mistakes when using We?

Using 'we' instead of 'I' when only referring to oneself. Confusing 'we' with 'they' or 'you'.

How do you pronounce We?

US: /["/wi//wiː/"]/, UK: /["/wi//wiː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We?

Used when talking about a group that includes the speaker. Less appropriate in formal writing where specific subjects should be named.

What CEFR level is We?

"We" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.