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who is we vs who are we

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Who is we' is not a common phrase in English and may sound awkward. 'Who are we' is the correct and commonly used phrase when referring to a group of people or oneself.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 1153 views

who is we

'Who is we' is not a common phrase in English and may sound awkward.

This phrase is not commonly used in English. It does not follow the correct subject-verb agreement.
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Alternatives:

  • Who are we

who are we

'Who are we' is the correct and commonly used phrase when referring to a group of people or oneself.

This phrase is used when questioning the identity or nature of a group of people or oneself.
  • And who are we to warrant any courtesy?
  • I said, who are we?
  • But who are we truly negotiating with?
  • I mean who are we trying to impress?
  • But... who are we really trying to catch after all these years?
  • and who are we to judge the wisdom of the Almighty?
  • Pindar, who are we to judge?
  • And anyway, who are we to judge?
  • Mr Diagoras, who are we working for?
  • Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, who are we laughing at?
  • Mr President, who are we trying to protect by imposing limited requirements on the car industry?
  • Tell me, then, Marcus, who are we talking about?
  • And if people take solace in belief, who are we to criticise them?
  • If one of these men will marry her, who are we to say no?
  • So then who are we to tell these kids that they can't have a drink?
  • You know, who are we in all of this?
  • If the guy wants to go rogue, who are we to stop him?
  • If Leonard and Norma want to cut ties with us, who are we to stop them?
  • What did you do, and who are we talking about?
  • But if she wants to die, who are we to stand in her way?

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