Meaning of the word were in English
What does were mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
were
US /wɝː/
UK /wɜːr/
Auxiliary Verb
1.
second person singular past, and first, second, and third person plural past of be
Example:
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We were at the park yesterday.
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You were very kind to help me.
2.
used in conditional clauses to express a hypothetical or unreal situation
Example:
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If I were you, I would take that job.
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She acts as if she were the queen.
Related Word:
if I were you were I in your position if it were not for hopes, the heart would break if wishes were horses, beggars would ride if there were no clouds, we should not enjoy the sun if things were to be done twice, all would be wise if "ifs" and "ands" were pots and pans, there'd be no work for tinkers' hands