we
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/wiː/]
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Senses
1. we (pron) — sense 1
Definition: Two or more people including or consisting of the speaker(s)/writer(s).: Excluding the person(s) being addressed. (This is the exclusive we.)
Example: We are here to arrest you.
2. we (pron) — sense 2
Definition: Two or more people including or consisting of the speaker(s)/writer(s).: Including the person(s) being addressed. (This is the inclusive we.)
Example: We need to have a talk, you and me.
3. we (pron) — sense 3
Definition: The institution which the speaker/writer is acting for. (This is the editorial we, used by writers and others when speaking with the authority of their publication or organisation.)
Example: We will in due course state our reasons for publishing the name of the accused.
4. we (det) — sense 1
Definition: Designates the speaker(s)/writer(s) as belonging to or constituting the stated category of people.
Example: We Canadians like to think of ourselves as different.
No relations.
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