we

[wee] / wi /

PRONOUN

nominative plural pronoun

Synonyms

STRONGEST

they you

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a synonym for we?

We don’t traditionally think of we as having synonyms, but there are several situations in which it can replace—or be replaced with—another word, phrase, or series of words. _____ and I We’s main job is to serve as a way of not having to name every person in a group of two or more people. Sometimes, though, it’s best to be clear by naming them. Instead of saying We walked home together, you could say Emily, Dave, and I walked home together. all of us The phrase all of us can replace we as the subject of the sentence in some situations. This phrasing is often used to emphasize the entirety of the group that’s present, as in All of us wanted to be here to say goodbye. us Sometimes, you can reword a sentence that uses the object form us to instead use the subject form we, or vice versa. For example, instead of saying Luckily, we weren’t affected by the storm, you could say Luckily, the storm didn’t affect us. ourselves In some cases, the word ourselves is used as another way of saying we. For example, it’s common to say things like We should think for ourselves. Ourselves is also sometimes used in place of we after the words as, than, and but, as in children no older than ourselves. we ourselves Sometimes, you might use the phrase we ourselves to emphasize that something was done by the group that you’re part of as opposed to others. For example, saying We cast the deciding votes may be a neutral statement, but saying We ourselves cast the deciding votes indicates that there was some significance to the fact that it was your group who did it. you We is sometimes used in place of you in a way that’s sometimes intended to be more polite, such as when giving someone an assignment, as in We should do that by Friday. It can also be used in place of you in a way that’s condescending or sarcastic, as in We don’t want to be too hasty, do we? the royal we The word we is famously used in some cases by sovereign rulers as a formal way of saying I, as if they are speaking for the entire nation. Some people use the royal we to be funny. the editorial we This is the we that we editors use when we’re speaking in a general voice, especially as a way to avoid I, which is often seen as too personal (especially when the writer’s voice, opinion, or identity is not relevant). This is often similar in function to general use of you and one. (For an example, see the very first sentence in this section.)

What can you use instead of the word we?

In cases when you want to avoid speaking for a group, you can just say I. There are ways that you can acknowledge part of the group but not all of it. For example, you could say something like I believe—as many of us do—that this is a good idea.

What kind of pronoun is we?

We is a personal pronoun. Pronouns are used as substitutes for nouns—they’re another way of referring to a noun without using a specific name. Personal pronouns are used to refer to the speaker (first person), to the person being addressed (second person), or the person being talked about (third person). We is categorized as a first person pronoun because it refers to the group of people who are speaking or writing—addressing others.

Example Sentences

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“Our thoughts are with the child and family, and we recognize the serious concerns expressed by residents regarding coyote activity in their neighborhood,” spokesperson Agnes Sibal-von Debschitz wrote in an email.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

“This day we march together,” Sauron tells his followers, “to bring order to this broken world.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

"Bad men gain power when we refuse to stand up and fight," she said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

While we have myriad ways to pay each other today, we aren’t very good at discussing the expectations around the actual repayment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

I try to whisper so we won’t be overheard.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

The trailer closes out with Galadriel’s haunting words, “We are, all of us, on the path to ruin now,” and Sauron forging the One Ring.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

“The Lord of the Rings” fans have reason to celebrate with the release of “The Rings of Power” Season 3 trailer: “One Ring to rule them all” is upon us.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

“Old Church Road,” transparently autobiographical, takes us through adventures and misadventures, from the “postwar baby” in rooms with cracked ceilings to nights staying in a palace.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

"But to deliver that change, requires us all to change - and part of that change is a mindset shift within central government," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

We all look at one another, and let’s just say not all of us are excited about that prospect—least of all Aunt J. Grandma immediately says she has a lot to do.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

“I simply wanted our concerns to be heard. When that did not happen, I asked the court to hear them.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

An MoD spokesperson said the Jef was already "strengthening Nato's northern flank and increasing our ability to respond rapidly to emerging threats".

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are incredibly proud of the professionalism, resilience and commitment shown by our firefighters, control colleagues and everyone who supported the response, often in extremely challenging conditions."

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

"We continue to monitor active legal and regulatory matters that could significantly impact our business and financial results," CFO Susan Li said Wednesday afternoon on a call with analysts.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

We make our way to the back of the house.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

"That future is ours to build. Let us build," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

“No nation, even one as capable and confident as ours, can safeguard them alone,” said Amin Nasser, chief executive of Saudi’s oil giant ARAMCO.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

I tracked down two New Jersey record stores whose sites said they’d purchase all types of albums, so we carted ours to them.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

That we engineered dogs to communicate successfully with us doesn’t mean the machinery inside their heads works like ours.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

There are other meetings like ours being held, petitions being passed around, and calls for action.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman

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