were
Translation
were
Examples
They were happy.
They were happy.
We were at home.
We were at home.
If I were you, I would go.
If I were you, I would go.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) were ((adjective/noun)) state of being They were happy.
((subject)) were ((at a place)) location We were at home.
If ((subject)) were ... subjunctive mood If I were you, I would go.
Similar Words
Synonyms: existed; Antonyms: weren't
Etymology
From Old English 'wǣron', the past plural form of 'wesan' (to be).
Memory Tips
Use 'was' for one person/thing (I, he, she, it), but 'were' for more than one (we, you, they) and for the subjunctive mood. 'We were there.'