We

Definition

We is a pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people as the subject of a sentence.

Parts of Speech

• Pronoun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /wiː/
• Respelling: wee

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /wiː/
• Respelling: wee

Etymology

The word "we" originates from Old English "wē," which comes from Proto-Germanic "*wiz" and Proto-Indo-European "*wéy" meaning "we." It has been used consistently in English and related languages to denote the speaker and others.

Derivatives

• Ourselves (reflexive pronoun)
• Our (possessive pronoun)
• Us (objective pronoun)
• We’re (contraction of "we are")
• We’ve (contraction of "we have")

Synonyms

• The speaker and others
• None

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The pronoun "we" is used as the subject of a sentence when the speaker is included with one or more people. For example, "We are going to the park."

It is commonly used in inclusive statements to represent a group. For example, "We should work together to solve this problem."

Related Terms

• Us: The objective case of "we," used as the object of a verb or preposition.
• Our: The possessive case of "we," denoting ownership.
• Ourselves: The reflexive form of "we," used for emphasis or to indicate the subject and object are the same.

Detailed Definitions

Pronoun

• Used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the subject of a sentence: Indicates a group including the speaker.
  • Example: "We are planning a trip to the mountains."
• Used in general statements to refer to humanity or people in general: Represents a broader, inclusive group.
  • Example: "We all need to care for the environment."