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Were

wər
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Ο δείκτης συχνότητας και σημασίας λέξεων δείχνει πόσο συχνά εμφανίζεται μια λέξη σε μια δεδομένη γλώσσα. Όσο μικρότερος είναι ο αριθμός, τόσο πιο συχνά χρησιμοποιείται η λέξη. Οι λέξεις που χρησιμοποιούνται πιο συχνά κυμαίνονται συνήθως από περίπου 1 έως 4000. Αυτός ο δείκτης σημασίας σας βοηθά να επικεντρωθείτε στις πιο χρήσιμες λέξεις κατά τη διάρκεια της διαδικασίας εκμάθησης γλώσσας.

Were -

Past tense form of 'to be' (used with plural subjects)

Παράδειγμα: They were at the party last night.
Χρήση: formal/informalΣυμφραζόμενα: everyday conversations, written language
Σημείωση: Commonly used to indicate actions or states that occurred in the past with plural subjects.

Conditional form indicating a hypothetical situation or wish

Παράδειγμα: If I were you, I would apologize.
Χρήση: formalΣυμφραζόμενα: formal writing, polite suggestions
Σημείωση: This usage of 'were' is known as the subjunctive mood and is used to express unreal or unlikely situations.

Past subjunctive form used in formal contexts

Παράδειγμα: I wish that he were here with us.
Χρήση: formalΣυμφραζόμενα: formal writing, expressing wishes
Σημείωση: In formal English, 'were' is often used in the past subjunctive mood to express desires or wishes that are contrary to reality.

Συνώνυμα του Were

Was

The past tense form of 'to be', used to indicate a state or condition in the past.
Παράδειγμα: She was tired after a long day at work.
Σημείωση: Both 'were' and 'was' are past tense forms of 'to be', but 'was' is used with singular subjects while 'were' is used with plural subjects.

Had been

The past perfect tense of 'to be', used to indicate an action that occurred before a certain point in the past.
Παράδειγμα: They had been waiting for hours before the concert started.
Σημείωση: While 'were' and 'had been' both refer to past actions, 'had been' specifically indicates an action that started in the past and continued up to a certain point in the past.

Used to be

Describes a past state or situation that was true in the past but is no longer true.
Παράδειγμα: He used to be a professional athlete before his injury.
Σημείωση: Unlike 'were', 'used to be' implies a change or transition from a previous state to a current state.

Εκφράσεις και συνήθεις φράσεις του Were

If I were you

This phrase is used to give advice or make a suggestion to someone.
Παράδειγμα: If I were you, I would apologize to her.
Σημείωση: The original word 'were' is used for the past tense of 'are', while this phrase is a conditional statement.

We were made for each other

This phrase means two people are perfectly suited for each other.
Παράδειγμα: When we met, it felt like we were made for each other.
Σημείωση: The original word 'were' is a past tense form of 'are', while this phrase is about compatibility.

What were you thinking?

This phrase is used to express surprise or disapproval at someone's actions.
Παράδειγμα: What were you thinking when you decided to quit your job without a backup plan?
Σημείωση: The original word 'were' is a past tense form of 'are', while this phrase is a question about one's thoughts or actions.

If it were not for

This phrase is used to acknowledge someone's assistance or contribution.
Παράδειγμα: If it were not for your help, I wouldn't have been able to finish the project on time.
Σημείωση: The original word 'were' is used for the past tense of 'are', while this phrase introduces a conditional clause.

Were you born in a barn?

This phrase is a humorous way of telling someone to close the door because leaving it open is impolite.
Παράδειγμα: Close the door behind you! Were you born in a barn?
Σημείωση: The original word 'were' is a past tense form of 'are', while this phrase is a rhetorical question.

You were saying?

This phrase is used to prompt someone to continue or repeat what they were saying.
Παράδειγμα: You were saying something about your new job. Please continue.
Σημείωση: The original word 'were' is a past tense form of 'are', while this phrase is an invitation to continue a conversation.

If wishes were horses, beggars would ride

This phrase means that simply wishing for something won't make it happen; action is needed.
Παράδειγμα: I wish I could afford a new car, but as they say, if wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
Σημείωση: The original word 'were' is the past tense of 'are', while this phrase is a hypothetical statement.

Καθημερινές (αργκό) εκφράσεις του Were

Werewolf

A werewolf is a mythical creature that is capable of transforming into a wolf or a humanwolf hybrid.
Παράδειγμα: I love watching movies about werewolves.
Σημείωση: The term 'werewolf' refers to a fictional creature, distinct from the original word 'were'.

Where

Where is used to ask about the location or place of something or someone.
Παράδειγμα: Where did you go last night?
Σημείωση: The slang term 'where' retains the basic meaning of the original word 'were'.

Wererabbit

Wererabbit combines the concepts of a rabbit and a werewolf, creating a funny mythical creature.
Παράδειγμα: The animation film featured a hilarious were-rabbit character.
Σημείωση: Similar to 'werewolf', 'wererabbit' is a fictional creation distinct from the original word 'were'.

Weren't

A contraction of 'were not', used in negative sentences and questions.
Παράδειγμα: You weren't at the party last night, were you?
Σημείωση: The slang term 'weren't' is a contraction with a specific grammatical usage, different from the base word 'were'.

Welfare

Welfare refers to governmental or organizational aid provided to individuals in need.
Παράδειγμα: Many families rely on welfare support during tough times.
Σημείωση: The slang term 'welfare' has evolved to refer to social support systems, distinct from the original word 'were'.

Were - Παραδείγματα

We were at the park yesterday.
They were happy to see us.
The books were on the shelf.
I wish I were there with you.

Γραμματική του Were

Were - Βοηθητικό ρήμα (Auxiliary) / Ρήμα, παρελθοντικός χρόνος (Verb, past tense)
Λήμμα: be
Κλίσεις
Ρήμα, βασική μορφή (Verb, base form): be
Ρήμα, παρελθοντικός χρόνος (Verb, past tense): was, were
Ρήμα, γερούνδιο ή μετοχή ενεστώτα (Verb, gerund or present participle): being
Ρήμα, μετοχή παρακειμένου (Verb, past participle): been
Ρήμα, ενεστώτας εκτός γ' ενικού προσώπου (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): am, are
Ρήμα, γ' ενικό πρόσωπο ενεστώτα (Verb, 3rd person singular present): is
Συλλαβές, Διαχωρισμός και Τονισμός
Were περιέχει 1 συλλαβές: were
Φωνητική μεταγραφή:
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Were - Σημασία και συχνότητα χρήσης

Ο δείκτης συχνότητας και σημασίας λέξεων δείχνει πόσο συχνά εμφανίζεται μια λέξη σε μια δεδομένη γλώσσα. Όσο μικρότερος είναι ο αριθμός, τόσο πιο συχνά χρησιμοποιείται η λέξη. Οι λέξεις που χρησιμοποιούνται πιο συχνά κυμαίνονται συνήθως από περίπου 1 έως 4000.
Were: 0 - 100 (Εξαιρετικά Κοινό).
Αυτός ο δείκτης σημασίας σας βοηθά να επικεντρωθείτε στις πιο χρήσιμες λέξεις κατά τη διάρκεια της διαδικασίας εκμάθησης γλώσσας.
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Vocafy, αποδοτική εκμάθηση γλώσσας
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