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Us
əs
Extremely common
100 - 200
100 - 200
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Us -
Used to refer to oneself and one or more other people
Example: Can you pass the salt to us, please?
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Commonly used in both spoken and written English
Used as the objective case of 'we'
Example: She invited us to her birthday party.
Usage: formal/informalContext: social gatherings, invitations
Note: Can be used in various contexts, from casual to formal settings
Used to emphasize the speaker and others as a group
Example: Us teachers need to work together to improve the school.
Usage: formalContext: professional environments
Note: Often used in professional or academic discussions
Us's synonyms
We
The pronoun 'we' is used to refer to oneself and one or more other people.
Example: We are going to the park.
Note: While 'us' is an objective form used as an object, 'we' is a subjective form used as a subject.
Our
The possessive pronoun 'our' is used to show ownership or belonging to a group of people including oneself.
Example: This is our house.
Note: Unlike 'us' which refers to the object, 'our' indicates possession.
Ourselves
'Ourselves' is a reflexive pronoun used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same.
Example: We need to take care of ourselves.
Note: While 'us' refers to the object, 'ourselves' emphasizes the reflexive action on the subject.
Us expressions, common phrases
Us against the world
This phrase signifies a close bond or partnership between a group of people who feel united in facing challenges or obstacles together.
Example: It feels like it's just us against the world sometimes.
Note: The phrase 'us against the world' emphasizes solidarity and unity in overcoming difficulties, whereas 'us' simply refers to a group of people.
Between you and me
This phrase is used to indicate confidentiality or secrecy between the speaker and the listener.
Example: Just between you and me, I think she's planning a surprise party for him.
Note: While 'us' refers to a group including the speaker and others, 'between you and me' specifically highlights a private conversation or secret shared between two individuals.
Give us a hand
This phrase is a polite way of asking for help or assistance from someone.
Example: Could you give us a hand with moving this heavy furniture?
Note: In this context, 'us' is used to refer to oneself and possibly others who need assistance, whereas 'give us a hand' is a request for help.
A friend of ours
This phrase is used to indicate that someone is a friend of the speaker and others in their social circle.
Example: Tom is a friend of ours from college.
Note: The possessive 'ours' in this phrase emphasizes the shared relationship between the speaker and others, distinguishing it from simply saying 'a friend of us.'
Just the two of us
This phrase denotes exclusivity or intimacy between two individuals, excluding others.
Example: Let's have a romantic dinner, just the two of us.
Note: While 'us' refers to a group of people that may include others, 'just the two of us' specifically highlights a special moment shared by only two individuals.
Keep us posted
This phrase means to provide regular updates or information to the speaker and possibly others on a particular situation.
Example: Please keep us posted on the project's progress.
Note: The inclusive 'us' in this phrase indicates that the updates are expected by the speaker and others involved, rather than just the speaker alone.
It's up to us
This phrase signifies that the responsibility or decision lies with the speaker and others in a particular situation.
Example: No one else will do it, so it's up to us to finish the project.
Note: While 'us' generally refers to a group, 'it's up to us' specifically emphasizes the collective responsibility or agency shared by the group in making a decision or taking action.
Us everyday (slang) expressions
Usain Bolt
Used to refer to someone who is extremely fast, in reference to the Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt.
Example: I need to run as fast as Usain Bolt to catch the bus!
Note: The slang term 'Usain Bolt' plays on the athlete's speed and agility, contrasting with the original word 'us' which refers to a group of people.
Bust us
Requesting for someone to share or give something to a group
Example: Hey, I heard you got some snacks. Bust us a few, will you?
Note: The slang term 'bust us' is informal and directly addresses the action of giving something to 'us', unlike the more standard phrase 'Give us' or 'Give us a few'.
Trust us
Used to assert one's credibility or knowledge in a particular situation.
Example: Trust us, we know the best place to eat in town.
Note: The slang term 'trust us' emphasizes the speaker's confidence or expertise in contrast to 'trust me', which lacks the inclusive 'us' reference.
Us - Examples
I live in the US.
Can you show us the way?
They invited us to their party.
Let's go to the movies with us!
Us grammar
Us - Pronoun (Pronoun) / Personal pronoun (Personal pronoun)
Lemma: we
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Us Contains 1 syllables: us
Phonetic transcription: ˈəs
us , ˈəs (The red syllable is stressed)
Us - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Us: 100 - 200 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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