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we vs the two of us

Both "we" and "the two of us" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "We" is a pronoun used to refer to a group of people including the speaker, while "the two of us" specifically refers to only two people, including the speaker. The choice between the two depends on the number of people being referred to.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 875 views

we

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The pronoun "we" is used to refer to a group of people that includes the speaker. It is a subject pronoun.
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  • WE is one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world. We're independent and we're all about people.

Alternatives:

  • us
  • our group
  • our team
  • our family

the two of us

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"The two of us" is used to specifically refer to only two people, including the speaker. It is more specific than just using "we".
  • That makes the two of us.
  • The lasting peace begins here with the two of us.
  • He shall remain an off-limits topic of conversation between the two of us.
  • As oéd neighbours the two of us shouéd have a reunion.
  • I thought maybe the two of us could figure it together.
  • Whatever you tell me will remain between the two of us.
  • We were joshing around, the two of us.
  • It's always been the two of us.
  • I want Christopher to run track, like the two of us.
  • He tried to kill the two of us.
  • Things could get ugly between the two of us.
  • We almost died, the two of us.
  • Might just be the two of us in a dinghy.
  • I felt a connection between the two of us.
  • Everything about the two of us was always unpredictable.
  • I've reserved a high-stakes table for the two of us.
  • You know when stuff should stay between the two of us.
  • These woods are too big for the two of us.
  • Pretty much just been the two of us after that.
  • It was an unfortunate misunderstanding between the two of us.

Alternatives:

  • both of us
  • just us two
  • the pair of us
  • the couple of us

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