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u.s.
1abbreviation
where mentioned above.
u.s.
2abbreviation
as above: a formula in judicial acts, directing that what precedes be reviewed.
us
3[uhs]
pronoun
the objective case of we, used as a direct or indirect object.
They took us to the circus. She asked us the way.
Informal., (used in place of the pronoun we in the predicate after the verbto be ).
It's us!
Informal., (used instead of the pronoun our before a gerund).
She graciously forgave us spilling the gravy on the tablecloth.
US
4abbreviation
Uncle Sam. Also U.S.
United Service.
United States. Also U.S.
United States highway (used with a number).
US 66.
us
1/ ʌs /
pronoun
refers to the speaker or writer and another person or other people
don't hurt us
to decide among us
refers to all people or people in general
this table shows us the tides
an informal word for me 1
give us a kiss!
when used by editors, monarches, etc, a formal word for me 1
a dialect word for ourselves
we ought to get us a car
U/S
2abbreviation
unserviceable
useless
u.s.
3abbreviation
ubi supra
ut supra
US
4abbreviation
United States
us
5abbreviation
United States
Grammar Note
Word History and Origins
Origin of us1
Origin of us2
Origin of us3
Word History and Origins
Origin of us1
Example Sentences
"We heard a knock on the door and it was the fire brigade telling us to evacuate," she said.
"Once she made the decision, we never felt that she was looking at us as a minor club, compared to the other clubs interested in her."
And I think both of us said, “Oh, we got the job.”
Bookmark this site and revisit all weekend to see new actors, directors, documentarians and international icons who couldn’t wait to say hi to us.
"It's impressive what he has done this year in the Slams and challenging us the way he's doing," said Alcaraz.
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