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Wi (pron) means Us (a dialectal or informal form of "we" used as an object pronoun in some English dialects). Example: “Will ye show wi the way to the station?”
pron
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Us (a dialectal or informal form of "we" used as an object pronoun in some English dialects).
"Will ye show wi the way to the station?"
"They never told wi what was going on."
"Gi wi a hand wi' this box."
prep
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With (a dialectal spelling found in Scots and some English dialects).
"Are ye coming doon the road wi' us?"
"He sat by the fire wi' a cup of tea."
"She left wi' her brother."
How to use wi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dialect spelling that stands in for "us" or "with" depending on context.
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Etymology
A dialectal variant of "we"/"with," shaped by regional pronunciation.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “wi” mean?
The word “wi” means us (a dialectal or informal form of "we" used as an object pronoun in some English dialects). In plain terms, a dialect spelling that stands in for "us" or "with" depending on context.
How do you pronounce “wi”?
“Wi” is pronounced wih (/wɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “wi” in a sentence?
Here is “wi” used in a sentence: “Gi wi a hand wi' this box.”
What part of speech is “wi”?
Depending on how it is used, “wi” can be a pronoun and a preposition.
Is “wi” a common word?
“Wi” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wi” have?
“Wi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: us (a dialectal or informal form of "we" used as an object pronoun in some English dialects).
Is wi a real word in English?
Yes, in dialect. Wi is a dialectal spelling of "with" found in Scots and some English dialects, and in some dialects it also serves as an informal object form of "we," meaning "us." It belongs to dialect speech and writing rather than standard English.
What is the difference between wi and with?
They mean the same thing: wi is simply how "with" is spelled to reflect its pronunciation in Scots and certain English dialects, as in "come wi me." Standard written English always uses with.
Where is wi used?
Wi appears mainly in Scots and in some regional English dialects, especially in written dialogue and poetry that reproduces local speech. It is often written with an apostrophe (wi') to mark the missing letters of "with."
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