- we
- we [ wi ] function word ***We can be used in the following ways:as a subject pronoun:We help each other.In very formal English we can be used after the verb to be, especially before a relative clause:It is we who should be grateful.as a determiner:We men will get the fire started.1. ) used for referring to yourself and one or more other people when you are the person speaking or writing:We moved here soon after we were married.We were all glad to get back home.We Americans have a strong belief in democracy.2. ) used for including yourself and the person you are speaking to in what you are saying or writing:Where shall we meet?Come on, we both need a drink.In this chapter we will discuss some aspects of company law.3. ) used for referring to people in general:How do we learn our mother tongue?We live in a competitive world.4. ) SPOKEN sometimes used instead of you, especially when a doctor or nurse is speaking to someone who is sick or when a teacher is speaking to children:How are we feeling this morning, Mrs. Shaw?Now, do we all have notebooks and pencils?=> THEM
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.