u.s.

¹

abbreviation for

1. where mentioned above.

u.s.

²

abbreviation for

1. as above: a formula in judicial acts, directing that what precedes be reviewed.

us

³

[ uhs ]

pronoun

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

   They took us to the circus. She asked us the way.

2. Informal. (used in place of the pronoun we in the predicate after the verb to be ):

   It's us!

3. Informal. (used instead of the pronoun our before a gerund):

   She graciously forgave us spilling the gravy on the tablecloth.

US

⁴

abbreviation for

1. Uncle Sam. Also U.S.
2. United Service.
3. United States. Also U.S.
4. United States highway (used with a number):

   US 66.

U/S

¹

abbreviation for

1. unserviceable
2. useless

us

²

/ ʌs /

pronoun

1. refers to the speaker or writer and another person or other people

   to decide among us

   don't hurt us

2. refers to all people or people in general

   this table shows us the tides

3. an informal word for me 1

   give us a kiss!

4. when used by editors, monarches, etc, a formal word for me 1
5. a dialect word for ourselves

   we ought to get us a car

us

³

the internet domain name for

1. United States

u.s.

⁴

abbreviation for

1. ubi supra
2. ut supra

US

⁵

abbreviation for

1. United States

Usage

See me 1

Grammar Note

See me.

Word History and Origins

Origin of u.s.¹

From Latin ubi suprā

Origin of u.s.²

From Latin ut suprā

Origin of u.s.³

before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with German, Gothic uns

Word History and Origins

Origin of u.s.¹

Old English ūs; related to Old High German uns, Old Norse oss, Latin nōs, Sanskrit nas we

Example Sentences

The Department of Justice was joined in the filing by a group of US states that argued the changes will help to open up a monopolised market.

From BBC

It was later revealed he had visited the US ranch of businessman Philip Anschutz - whose company took over the running of the Millennium Dome and who was bidding to build Britain's first super-casino.

From BBC

The gift comes weeks after the US and South Korea revealed that North Korea had sent thousands of troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine.

From BBC

On Wednesday, the US blocked a Gaza ceasefire draft resolution at the UN Security Council - the fourth time it has used its veto power during the conflict to shield its ally, Israel.

From BBC

Hours earlier, the US State Department told the media that an American man died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.

From BBC