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Were
wər
非常に一般的
0 - 100
0 - 100
単語の頻度と重要度指数は、特定の言語で単語がどのくらい頻繁に出現するかを示します。 数字が小さいほど、単語が使用される頻度が高くなります。 最も頻繁に使用される単語は通常1から4000の範囲です。 この重要度指数は、言語学習の過程で最も役立つ単語に焦点を当てるのに役立ちます。
単語の頻度と重要度指数は、特定の言語で単語がどのくらい頻繁に出現するかを示します。 数字が小さいほど、単語が使用される頻度が高くなります。 最も頻繁に使用される単語は通常1から4000の範囲です。 この重要度指数は、言語学習の過程で最も役立つ単語に焦点を当てるのに役立ちます。
Were -
Past tense form of 'to be' (used with plural subjects)
例: They were at the party last night.
使用法: formal/informalコンテクスト: everyday conversations, written language
注記: Commonly used to indicate actions or states that occurred in the past with plural subjects.
Conditional form indicating a hypothetical situation or wish
例: If I were you, I would apologize.
使用法: formalコンテクスト: formal writing, polite suggestions
注記: 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
例: I wish that he were here with us.
使用法: formalコンテクスト: formal writing, expressing wishes
注記: In formal English, 'were' is often used in the past subjunctive mood to express desires or wishes that are contrary to reality.
Wereの同義語
Was
The past tense form of 'to be', used to indicate a state or condition in the past.
例: She was tired after a long day at work.
注記: 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.
例: They had been waiting for hours before the concert started.
注記: 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.
例: He used to be a professional athlete before his injury.
注記: Unlike 'were', 'used to be' implies a change or transition from a previous state to a current state.
Wereの表現、よく使われるフレーズ
If I were you
This phrase is used to give advice or make a suggestion to someone.
例: If I were you, I would apologize to her.
注記: 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.
例: When we met, it felt like we were made for each other.
注記: 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.
例: What were you thinking when you decided to quit your job without a backup plan?
注記: 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.
例: If it were not for your help, I wouldn't have been able to finish the project on time.
注記: 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.
例: Close the door behind you! Were you born in a barn?
注記: 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.
例: You were saying something about your new job. Please continue.
注記: 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.
例: I wish I could afford a new car, but as they say, if wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
注記: The original word 'were' is the past tense of 'are', while this phrase is a hypothetical statement.
Wereの日常（スラング）表現
Werewolf
A werewolf is a mythical creature that is capable of transforming into a wolf or a humanwolf hybrid.
例: I love watching movies about werewolves.
注記: 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.
例: Where did you go last night?
注記: 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.
例: The animation film featured a hilarious were-rabbit character.
注記: 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.
例: You weren't at the party last night, were you?
注記: 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.
例: Many families rely on welfare support during tough times.
注記: The slang term 'welfare' has evolved to refer to social support systems, distinct from the original word 'were'.
Were - 例
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.
Wereの文法
Were - 助動詞 (Auxiliary) / 動詞、過去形 (Verb, past tense)
見出し語: be
活用
動詞、原形 (Verb, base form): be
動詞、過去形 (Verb, past tense): was, were
動詞、動名詞または現在分詞 (Verb, gerund or present participle): being
動詞、過去分詞 (Verb, past participle): been
動詞、三人称単数以外の現在形 (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): am, are
動詞、三人称単数現在形 (Verb, 3rd person singular present): is
音節、区切り、アクセント
Were 1 音節を含む: were
音声表記:
were , (赤い音節が強調されています)
Were - 重要性と使用頻度
単語の頻度と重要度指数は、特定の言語で単語がどのくらい頻繁に出現するかを示します。 数字が小さいほど、単語が使用される頻度が高くなります。 最も頻繁に使用される単語は通常1から4000の範囲です。
Were: 0 - 100 (非常に一般的).
この重要度指数は、言語学習の過程で最も役立つ単語に焦点を当てるのに役立ちます。
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