What is another word for weren't?

Pronunciation: [wˈɜːnt] (IPA)

The word "weren't" is a contraction of "were not". It is often used in the negative form, such as "they weren't" or "we weren't". However, there are many synonyms that can be used in place of "weren't". For example, "were not" can be replaced with "did not exist", "were absent", "were missing", or "were not present". Similarly, "weren't" can be substituted with "were not there", "were not around", or "were not in attendance". These synonyms can be particularly useful when trying to add variety and complexity to one's writing or speaking.

What are the hypernyms for Weren't?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Weren't

Why, I thought you weren't coming back till the afternoon!
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
You were across the street from school on three different days, weren't you?
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
Why did you tell me to stay if you weren't going to tell me what's in it?
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine

Famous quotes with Weren't

  • The missionaries go forth to Christianize the savages - as if the savages weren't dangerous enough already.
    Edward Abbey
  • If it weren't for the fact that the TV set and the refrigerator are so far apart, some of us wouldn't get any exercise at all.
    Joey Adams
  • He was certainly in a confused state. I used to go and visit him in Callan Park. They were really - to me they were the best poets those two writing in those days but it wasn't very encouraging because, well, they weren't getting far were they?
    Robert Adamson
  • I entered into Dawson's Creek to do a couple of episodes. They weren't sure about my role in the beginning, but then the chemistry kind of worked.
    Sasha Alexander
  • I'm the most recognized and loved man that ever lived cuz there weren't no satellites when Jesus and Moses were around, so people far away in the villages didn't know about them.
    Muhammad Ali

Related words: weren't you, weren't they, weren't there, weren't we, weren't it, weren't they here, were there

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