us
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.
Origin of us
1Grammar notes for us
Other definitions for US (2 of 4)
Uncle Sam. : Also U.S.
United Service.
United States. : Also U.S.
United States highway (used with a number): US 66.
Other definitions for u.s. (3 of 4)
where mentioned above.
Origin of u.s.
3Other definitions for u.s. (4 of 4)
as above: a formula in judicial acts, directing that what precedes be reviewed.
Origin of u.s.
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How to use us in a sentence
The influential al Qaeda propagandist, who was born in New Mexico, died in a U.S. drone strike later that year.
This is going to be the Game of Thrones of U.S. Senate races.
The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races | David Freedlander | January 9, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAccording to a Yemeni intelligence source, Saïd met with the notorious U.S. preacher Anwar al Awlaki.
“The U.S. Navy will attain IOC [initial operational capability] in 2018 with 3F software,” DellaVedova wrote.
Not actual CIA agents, but U.S. government personnel who have worked very closely with the CIA, and who are fans of the show.
‘Archer’ Creator Adam Reed Spills Season 6 Secrets, From Surreal Plotlines to Life Post-ISIS | Marlow Stern | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST
Was any time fixed by my instructions within which the U.S. Government must reply?
Lord Lyons: A Record of British Diplomacy | Thomas Wodehouse Legh NewtonHave you told us all that you said to the U.S. attorney when you talked to him at that time?
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyAnd could you state your present position with the U.S. Government and the positions you have held since late 1959?
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyDid he ever express any hostility toward the U.S. Government, that you can remember?
Warren Commission (8 of 26): Hearings Vol. VIII (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyIt will be much the prettiest (and I should judge kindest) socio-psychological book written about the U.S.
The Letters of Henry James (volume I) | Henry James
British Dictionary definitions for us (1 of 5)
/ (ʌs) /
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
Origin of us
1us
British Dictionary definitions for us (2 of 5)
United States
British Dictionary definitions for US (3 of 5)
United States
British Dictionary definitions for u.s. (4 of 5)
ubi supra
ut supra
British Dictionary definitions for U/S (5 of 5)
/ informal /
unserviceable
useless
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