말하는 이가 자신과 다른 사람들을 한꺼번에 가리키는 말.
Used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people considered together.
예문:
"We are planning to visit the museum tomorrow."
"Can we start the presentation now?"
"We have been friends since childhood."
일반적인 사람들이나 인류 전체를 가리키는 말.
Used to refer to people in general or humanity as a whole.
예문:
"We must take responsibility for climate change."
"How can we improve the quality of life?"
군주, 저자 또는 편집자가 자신을 공식적으로 가리킬 때 쓰는 말.
Used in formal contexts by a monarch, writer, or editor to refer to themselves as a single person.
예문:
"In this chapter, we shall examine the historical evidence."
"We, the Queen, command your presence."
상대방을 친근하거나 혹은 다소 거들먹거리는 태도로 가리키는 말.
Used to refer to the person being addressed, often in a caring, patronizing, or affectionate way.
예문:
"How are we feeling this morning, Mr. Smith?"
"Are we ready for our bath now?"