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we/wee

we (wē)

Pronoun

    • Used by the speaker or writer to indicate the speaker or writer along with another or others as the subject: We made it to the lecture hall on time. We are planning a trip to Arizona this winter.
    • Used to refer to people in general, including the speaker or writer:
    • Used instead of I, especially by a writer wishing to reduce or avoid a subjective tone.
    • Used instead of I by a sovereign in formal address to refer to himself or herself.
    • Used instead of you in direct address, especially to imply a patronizing camaraderie with the addressee: How are we feeling today?

wee (wē)

Adjective

    • Very small; tiny.
    • Very early: the wee hours of the morning.

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