A1pronoun high_frequency_chunk

We

UK /["/wi//wiː/"]/ US /["/wi//wiː/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

I and another person or other people; I and you

Listen to definition

In simple words: It means you and others.

Examples

• 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

• we are
• we need
• we have
• we can

Synonyms

• us
• ourselves
• group
• team

Antonyms

• I
• you

Common mistakes

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