us

us

W1S1 [əs, s strong ʌs] pron

[: Old English;]

1.) [the object form of 'we']

used by the person speaking or writing to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people

▪ Please help us.

▪ He arranged for us all to have a drink.

▪ She's invited us both.

▪ My mother is coming to stay with us.

▪ Send us a donation now.

us women/men/teachers etc

▪ Life is hard for us women.

2.) people in general

▪ Global warming will affect all of us.

3.) BrE spoken used instead of 'me'. Many people think this use is incorrect

▪ Give us a kiss.

n U.S. also USA

the United States of America

>US adj

▪ the US Navy