Those were his very words.
Those were his very words.
English
were
wɝ, wə(ɹ), wɚ, wɛə(ɹ), wɜː(ɹ), wɝː
Meaning: past tense plural of 'be'
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | were |
| 3rd person singular present | weres |
| Present participle | wering |
| Past | wered |
| Will future | will were |
| Going-to future | going to were |
| Imperative negative | don't were / do not were |
Example sentences
They were waiting for the bus when it started to rain.
They were waiting for the bus when it started to rain.
Many of the students were late for class.
Many of the students were late for class.
Someone called while you were out.
Someone called while you were out.
The news reported that the flood waters were abating.
The news reported that the flood waters were abating.
Usage Notes
The past simple form of 'be' used with 'you', 'we', and 'they'. It is also used in the subjunctive mood (e.g., 'If I were you').
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