A1pronoun1K

Us

UK /["/əs//ʌs/"]/US /["/əs//ʌs/"]/

Definition

used when the speaker or writer and another or others are the object of a verb or preposition, or after the verb be

In simple words: You and me together.

Examples

  • She gave us a picture as a wedding present.
  • We'll take the dog with us.
  • Hello, it's us back again.
  • Give us the newspaper, will you?

Usage notes

Used when talking about a group including the speaker and at least one other person. Typically appropriate in both spoken and written contexts; less common in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone pronoun

Memory hint

Remember 'us' sounds like 'bus'—a vehicle for togetherness!

Collocations

  • between us
  • including us
  • help us

Synonyms

  • we
  • our group
  • the two of us

Antonyms

  • them
  • you

Common mistakes

  • Using 'us' as the subject instead of 'we'.
  • Confusing 'us' with 'we' in plural subjects.
  • Forgetting to use 'us' after prepositions.