Definitionsordbok
Engelska

Were

wər
Extremt Vanlig
0 - 100
0 - 100
Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000. Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.

Were -

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

Exempel: They were at the party last night.
Användning: formal/informalSammanhang: everyday conversations, written language
Notera: Commonly used to indicate actions or states that occurred in the past with plural subjects.

Conditional form indicating a hypothetical situation or wish

Exempel: If I were you, I would apologize.
Användning: formalSammanhang: formal writing, polite suggestions
Notera: 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

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

Synonymer för Were

Was

The past tense form of 'to be', used to indicate a state or condition in the past.
Exempel: She was tired after a long day at work.
Notera: 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.
Exempel: They had been waiting for hours before the concert started.
Notera: 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.
Exempel: He used to be a professional athlete before his injury.
Notera: Unlike 'were', 'used to be' implies a change or transition from a previous state to a current state.

Weres uttryck och vanliga fraser

If I were you

This phrase is used to give advice or make a suggestion to someone.
Exempel: If I were you, I would apologize to her.
Notera: 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.
Exempel: When we met, it felt like we were made for each other.
Notera: 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.
Exempel: What were you thinking when you decided to quit your job without a backup plan?
Notera: 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.
Exempel: If it were not for your help, I wouldn't have been able to finish the project on time.
Notera: 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.
Exempel: Close the door behind you! Were you born in a barn?
Notera: 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.
Exempel: You were saying something about your new job. Please continue.
Notera: 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.
Exempel: I wish I could afford a new car, but as they say, if wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
Notera: The original word 'were' is the past tense of 'are', while this phrase is a hypothetical statement.

Weres vardagliga (slang) uttryck

Werewolf

A werewolf is a mythical creature that is capable of transforming into a wolf or a humanwolf hybrid.
Exempel: I love watching movies about werewolves.
Notera: 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.
Exempel: Where did you go last night?
Notera: 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.
Exempel: The animation film featured a hilarious were-rabbit character.
Notera: 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.
Exempel: You weren't at the party last night, were you?
Notera: 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.
Exempel: Many families rely on welfare support during tough times.
Notera: The slang term 'welfare' has evolved to refer to social support systems, distinct from the original word 'were'.

Were - Exempel

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.

Weres grammatik

Were - Hjälpverb (Auxiliary) / Verb, dåtid (Verb, past tense)
Lemma: be
Böjningar
Verb, grundform (Verb, base form): be
Verb, dåtid (Verb, past tense): was, were
Verb, gerundium eller presens particip (Verb, gerund or present participle): being
Verb, perfekt particip (Verb, past participle): been
Verb, presens inte 3:e person singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): am, are
Verb, 3:e person singular presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): is
Stavelser, Avgränsning och Betoning
Were innehåller 1 stavelser: were
Fonetik transkription:
were , (Den röda stavelsen är betonad)

Were - Betydelse och användningsfrekvens

Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000.
Were: 0 - 100 (Extremt Vanlig).
Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
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