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u.s.
1abbreviation for
- where mentioned above.
u.s.
2abbreviation for
- 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 verb to 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 for
- Uncle Sam. Also U.S.
- United Service.
- United States. Also U.S.
- United States highway (used with a number):
US 66.
us
1the internet domain name for
- United States
U/S
2abbreviation for
- unserviceable
- useless
us
3/ ʌs /
pronoun
- refers to the speaker or writer and another person or other people
to decide among us
don't hurt us
- refers to all people or people in general
this table shows us the tides
- See mean informal word for me 1
give us a kiss!
- See mewhen used by editors, monarches, etc, a formal word for me 1
- See ourselvesa dialect word for ourselves
we ought to get us a car
US
4abbreviation for
- United States
u.s.
5abbreviation for
- ubi supra
- ut supra
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See me 1
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Grammar Note
See me.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of u.s.1
From Latin ubi suprā
Origin of u.s.2
From Latin ut suprā
Origin of u.s.3
before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with German, Gothic uns
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Word History and Origins
Origin of u.s.1
Old English ūs; related to Old High German uns, Old Norse oss, Latin nōs, Sanskrit nas we
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