we're
v. A1 Beginner US //ˈwɝ// UK //wˈɜː// were
v. the short way to say or write 'we are'. You use it when talking about yourself and at least one other person.
v. the contracted form of the first-person plural pronoun 'we' and the present tense of the copula 'be'. Used in speech and informal writing to represent 'we are'.
We're going to the park now.
We're planning to visit the new museum this weekend if the weather stays clear.
While we're aware of the potential risks involved in the expansion, we're confident that our current strategy will mitigate any significant financial losses.
Usage
A contraction of 'we are'. In formal academic writing, the full form 'we are' is generally preferred over the contraction.