26984 words

uses

7 definitions • 13 examples
1
used as the object of a verb or a preposition to refer to a group that includes the speaker and at least one other person:

Examples:

Thank you for driving us to the station.
Many of us in the editorial department disagree with the changes that are happening.
2
(especially used in spoken English) me:

Examples:

Give us a light, mate.
Give us it here and I'll see if I can mend it.
3
our:

Examples:

Where've you parked us car?
4
abbreviation for the United States (of America):

Examples:

A new study of education in the US has just been published.
The US has had several years of solid growth.
The US have taken a different view of the situation.
5
belonging to or relating to the United States of America or its people:

Examples:

She had served in the US army for several years.
The decision was taken by the US State Department.
When did you become a US citizen?
6
the person speaking with other people included; the form of "we" that follows the verb:

Examples:

Thanks for giving us a lift to the airport.
7
abbreviation for United States:

Examples:

a US citizen

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