we
the speaker together with one or more other people
How often you will meet it
Rank 43 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 664,096 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.316% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 100 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
pronoun
- the speaker together with one or more other people
we in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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This, we trust, will effectually silence the sensational rumours which still persist.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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We want that cheer; we'll have it; but I've got a word first.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1
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Maiden, I fain would stop thee in thy flight-- Can'st tell where we could lodge this winter night?
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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We are served by invisible ministers who are more powerful than the genii and more nimble than Puck.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1
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We can forgive a man for making a useful thing as long as he does not admire it.
The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde · Chapter 1