us

[[t]ʌs[/t]]

pron.

1) fun the objective case of we, used as a direct or indirect object:

They took us to the circus. She asked us the way[/ex]

2) cvb fun inf (used in place of the pronoun we in the predicate after the verb to be):

It's us![/ex]

3) fun inf (used instead of the pronoun our before a gerund or present participle):

She graciously forgave us spilling the gravy on the tablecloth[/ex]

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Etymology: bef. 900; ME, OE, c. OS ūs, OHG usage: See me