we

pron. you use this to talk about yourself and one or more other people together.

pron. the first-person plural nominative pronoun, referring to a group that includes the speaker or writer.

“We are going to the cinema tonight if you want to join us.”

“We have decided to postpone the merger until the fiscal reports are fully audited by the external committee.”

pron. you use this to talk about all people or a specific society.

pron. used to refer to people in general, or to a specific community or nation to which the speaker belongs.

“We need to protect the environment for our children.”

“As a society, we often overlook the long-term consequences of rapid urban development on local ecosystems.”

pron. used by a single person, like a writer or a king, to sound more formal or powerful.

pron. the 'editorial' or 'royal' use of the first-person plural to refer to a single person acting in an official or sovereign capacity.

“In this chapter, we will explore the history of the Roman Empire.”

“We are not amused by such trivial matters, the Queen remarked during the formal reception.”

Formal · Literary

pron. a way of saying 'you' to someone you are looking after, like a child or a patient.

pron. used to address a person or group being spoken to, often in a patronising or caring medical context.

“How are we feeling today? Did we sleep well?”

“The nurse entered the room with a cheerful smile and asked if we were ready for our morning medication.”

Informal

det. used before a noun to show that the speaker belongs to that group.

det. used as a determiner before a plural noun to identify the speaker as a member of the specified group.

“We students think the new library hours are much better.”

“We citizens must demand greater transparency from our local government regarding the new tax laws.”