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were

[ həˈloʊ ]
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Definition

"were" is a form of the verb "be". It connects the subject of the sentence to a description or state that follows it. Think of it as saying something *was* like, but using this specific word instead.

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"were" as noun

1 - A man, a husband

2 - A fine for slaying a man; weregild.

3 - The collective name for any kind of person that changes into another form under certain conditions, including the werewolf.

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Synonyms
1 - was
2 - lie
3 - happen
4 - stand
5 - can
6 - would
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Antonyms
1 - There is no exact 12-word antonym for "were" as it is a verb form of "be."
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