were Antonyms

Meaning of were

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were (v. t. & i.)

To wear. See 3d Wear.

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were (n.)

A weir. See Weir.

A man.

A fine for slaying a man; the money value set upon a man's life; weregild.

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were (v. t.)

To guard; to protect.

Webster

were ()

The imperfect indicative plural, and imperfect subjunctive singular and plural, of the verb be. See Be.

were Sentence Examples

  1. The keys were lying on the kitchen counter, forgotten and out of sight.
  2. The books were an inheritance, passed down through generations and now their value was priceless.
  3. The children were eager and excited, their voices filled with anticipation as they wondered what the day held.
  4. The memories were bittersweet, a reminder of both joy and sorrow.
  5. The documents were crucial evidence, their authenticity vital to the case.
  6. The secret was closely guarded, unknown to anyone outside the small circle of confidants.
  7. The stars were twinkling, casting a faint glow upon the sleepy town below.
  8. The flowers were a vibrant array of colors, bringing a touch of beauty to the drab surroundings.
  9. The trees were tall and majestic, their branches reaching towards the heavens.
  10. The galaxies were vast and uncharted, their mysteries waiting to be discovered.

FAQs About the word were

To wear. See 3d Wear., A weir. See Weir., To guard; to protect., The imperfect indicative plural, and imperfect subjunctive singular and plural, of the verb be.

exist,live,rule, survive, keep (on), breathe, continue, move, lead,subsist

perish, succumb, vanish, stop, depart, disappear, disappear, expire, pass away, stop

The keys were lying on the kitchen counter, forgotten and out of sight.

The books were an inheritance, passed down through generations and now their value was priceless.

The children were eager and excited, their voices filled with anticipation as they wondered what the day held.

The memories were bittersweet, a reminder of both joy and sorrow.