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“We” or “Wee” or “Whee”

Overview

we / wee / whee are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

we: NA

wee: (noun) a short time. (adjective) very early.

whee: NA

Pronunciation

we: w·IY

wee: w·IY

whee: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “we”

  • We categorically lay aside any rights…
  • …the other way round and we were in that desperate situation,…
  • …Shrien Dewani's same-sex relationship, said: "We accept he did not murder…
  • …say the Brazilian people that we need to apologize.
  • …and Northern Iraq, she said "we are in the midst of…
  • We either had to be bigger…
  • …statement of forgiveness they said, "We unconditionally forgive our captors for…
  • In 2001, his book We Can't Go Home Again: An…
  • We are just changing the nature…
  • "In Stillness We Remain" (3:38)

Examples of “wee”

  • …the High Court, Chief Justice Wee Chong Jin accepted the appellant's…
  • is a wee one's trundle-bed.
  • Chief Justice Wee Chong Jin, speaking on behalf…
  • 1954 Pee Wee King reached #4 on the…
  • Supporting characters included Palomino Sue, Wee Willie Weehawken, citizens of the…
  • Category:Pee Wee King songs
  • Wee Kim Wee, fourth President of
  • Wee Willie Weehawken is the first…
  • …single "Carita Bonita" featuring Pee Wee of Kumbia All Starz.
  • …right but just go a wee bit easier in the future."

Examples of “whee”



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