Note: The translation for this entry is currently under quality review. Some content is temporarily displayed in English only.
me
This pronoun functions as the object of an action, creating a directional flow from the actor to the speaker. It carries a sense of reception or being the target of an event, whether that event is a physical action, a communication, or an emotional state.
In casual spoken English, it frequently appears in the subject position, particularly in compound subjects like "my brother and me." While traditionally viewed as a grammatical error in formal writing, this usage is deeply embedded in natural conversation and often sounds more natural to native speakers than the formal "I" in those specific contexts.
Meanings
Examples
Listen to me.
Call me later.
Help me please.
She gave me a gift.
Wait for me at the gate.
They invited me to the party.
The teacher asked me to stay after class.
Could you send me the report by noon?
The mysterious stranger looked directly at me.
Please forgive me for my late response.
It is a matter of great importance to me.
The ancient scrolls mentioned a figure like me.
Collocations & Compounds
trust me
Verb collocation: to believe that someone is telling the truth or will do what they say
Trust me, everything will be fine.
remind me
Verb collocation: to cause someone to remember something
Could you remind me about the meeting tomorrow?
blame me
Verb collocation: to hold someone responsible for a mistake or failure
Don't blame me for the delay; I arrived on time.
follow me
Verb collocation: to come after someone or to understand a logical explanation
Please follow me to the conference room.
spare me
Verb collocation: to avoid telling someone something unpleasant or to avoid a particular experience
Spare me the details of your long commute.
Idioms & Sayings
you're telling me
used to agree strongly with someone because you already know the situation well
You're telling me! I've been waiting in this line for an hour.
me, myself and I
used to emphasize that someone is alone or doing something without any help
I spent the whole weekend with just me, myself and I.
me too
used to indicate that the speaker shares the same feeling or situation as another person
I love chocolate. Me too!
me neither
used to indicate that the speaker shares the same negative feeling or situation as another person
I don't like cold weather. Me neither.
it's me
used when identifying oneself, especially when the other person cannot see you
Who is it? It's me, Sarah!