were
were
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- 1.
past tense of 'be' for plural subjects or subjunctive mood.
"They were happy."
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We were at the park yesterday.
We were at the park yesterday.
If I were rich, I would help others.
If I were rich, I would help others.
There were too many people at the concert.
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were means "were". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
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were is a Elementary-level word.
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