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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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Example Sentences
Analysts interpreted it as an immediate ripple effect of the newly established US-Cuban détente.
Frankly, I have never heard anyone else speak with such insight into Afghan affairs, post-US surge.
This entire ordeal reeks of bureaucratic overreach being bandied about in the name of “let-us-save-the-children” politics.
“The war being waged by the US/UK & co is a war against Islam & Muslims,” he wrote.
Perfect for wildlife watching, hiking trails snake through canyons beside the swirling Rio Grande in the US-Mexico borderlands.
Let's us-all go see ef we can't find the place where our flag still floats.'
We hurried back for them, forgetting that we had promised ourselves a long just-us talk to bridge the months of separation.
Amorous, am′or-us, adj. easily inspired with love: fondly in love (with of): relating to love.
Animus, an′im-us, n. intention: actuating spirit: prejudice against.
Arduous, rd′ū-us, adj. deep, difficult to climb: difficult to accomplish: laborious.
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