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UK//wiː kɑːnt duː ðɪs baɪ aʊəˈsɛlvz//US//wi kænʔ du ðɪs baɪ aʊrˈsɛlvz//

Meaning of We can't do this by ourselves

We cannot accomplish this task without help.

In simple words: We need help to do this.

We can't do this by ourselves in a sentence

  • We can't do this by ourselves; we need a larger team.
  • Let's ask for help; we can't do this by ourselves!
  • The project is too big; we can't do this by ourselves.
  • We can't do this by ourselves, so I called for assistance.
  • During the event, we realized we can't do this by ourselves.

How to use We can't do this by ourselves

Used in both spoken and written English to express the need for assistance. Appropriate in informal conversations and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'we can’t do this alone,' imagine a team needing help.

Related words

Collocations with We can't do this by ourselves

  • work together
  • ask for help
  • team effort

Synonyms for We can't do this by ourselves

  • independently
  • autonomously
  • on our own

Common mistakes with We can't do this by ourselves

  • Confusing with 'by myself', which means alone.
  • Using 'ourself' instead of 'ourselves', which is incorrect.

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Frequently asked questions about We can't do this by ourselves

What does We can't do this by ourselves mean?

We need help to do this.

What is the definition of We can't do this by ourselves?

We cannot accomplish this task without help.

How do you use We can't do this by ourselves in a sentence?

We can't do this by ourselves; we need a larger team.

Can you give another example of We can't do this by ourselves?

Let's ask for help; we can't do this by ourselves!

What are synonyms for We can't do this by ourselves?

Common alternatives include independently, autonomously, on our own.

What words go with We can't do this by ourselves?

It commonly pairs with work together, ask for help, team effort.

What are common mistakes when using We can't do this by ourselves?

Confusing with 'by myself', which means alone. Using 'ourself' instead of 'ourselves', which is incorrect.

How do you pronounce We can't do this by ourselves?

US: //wi kænʔ du ðɪs baɪ aʊrˈsɛlvz//, UK: //wiː kɑːnt duː ðɪs baɪ aʊəˈsɛlvz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We can't do this by ourselves?

Used in both spoken and written English to express the need for assistance. Appropriate in informal conversations and formal contexts.