Were
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /wə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Were is a verb meaning second-person singular simple past indicative of be.
Meaning
second-person singular simple past indicative of be.
More Meanings
- plural simple past indicative of be
- simple subjunctive of be
- (MLE, Northern England, Ireland) first/third-person singular simple past indicative of be.
- (fandom slang) The collective name for any kind of person that changes into another form under certain conditions, including the werewolf.
- Alternative form of wer (“man; wergeld”).
Example Sentences
We were about to leave.
They were a fine group.
I wish that it were Sunday.
I wish that I were with you.
Word Forms
- weres
Synonyms for were
Depending on context, synonyms include wast, wert.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thought, correspond, said, considered, used, experienced.
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