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[Sabrina Yen]

Dear teachers,
I'm a student from Taiwan.
I would like to know how to use and the difference between "U.S.A" , "U.S" , "America" .
Thank you.

Sincerely,
Sabrina

[pugachevV]

The United States of America is often referred to as America or The United States, by the citizens of other English speaking countries.
I think the Americans themselves refer to the United Stetes of America as The US, The States, or The USA.

[Lorikeet]

I have only heard "the States" from people who don't live in the US.

[Sabrina Yen]

Thanks for your reply.
It really helps me a lot.

[lotus]

Hi Sabrina,

I've heard:

The US, USofA, USA, America, The United States, The United States of America, and Uncle Sam (informal and often refer to the government).


--lotus
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