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Were Definition

(verb)

(verb)
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exist


examples

there are no easy answers

there once was a man

there must be something wrong

I think, therefore I am

(verb)
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occur; take place


examples

the exhibition will be in November

the opening event is on October 16

that was before the war

(verb)
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having the state, quality, identity, nature, role, etc., specified


examples

Amy was 91

the floor was uneven

I want to be a teacher

father was not well

it will be Christmas soon

‘Be careful,’ Mr Carter said

(verb)
definitions

say


examples

last time I saw her she was all ‘You need to quit smoking!’

(verb)
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used with a present participle to form continuous tenses


examples

they are coming

he had been reading

she will be waiting

(verb)
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used with a past participle to form the passive voice


examples

it was done

it is said

his book will be published

(verb)
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used to indicate something that is due or destined to happen


examples

construction is to begin next summer

his mum was never to see him win

(verb)
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used with the past participle of intransitive verbs to form perfect tenses


examples

I am returned

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