Тлумачний словник
Англійська
Were
wər
Надзвичайно Поширений
0 - 100
0 - 100
Індекс частотності та важливості слів показує, як часто слово з'являється в даній мові. Чим менше число, тим частіше використовується слово. Найчастіше використовувані слова зазвичай знаходяться в діапазоні від 1 до 4000. Цей індекс важливості допомагає вам зосередитися на найбільш корисних словах під час процесу вивчення мови.
Індекс частотності та важливості слів показує, як часто слово з'являється в даній мові. Чим менше число, тим частіше використовується слово. Найчастіше використовувані слова зазвичай знаходяться в діапазоні від 1 до 4000. Цей індекс важливості допомагає вам зосередитися на найбільш корисних словах під час процесу вивчення мови.
Were -
Past tense form of 'to be' (used with plural subjects)
приклад: They were at the party last night.
Використання: formal/informalКонтекст: everyday conversations, written language
Примітка: Commonly used to indicate actions or states that occurred in the past with plural subjects.
Conditional form indicating a hypothetical situation or wish
приклад: If I were you, I would apologize.
Використання: formalКонтекст: formal writing, polite suggestions
Примітка: 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
приклад: I wish that he were here with us.
Використання: formalКонтекст: formal writing, expressing wishes
Примітка: In formal English, 'were' is often used in the past subjunctive mood to express desires or wishes that are contrary to reality.
Синоніми Were
Was
The past tense form of 'to be', used to indicate a state or condition in the past.
приклад: She was tired after a long day at work.
Примітка: 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.
приклад: They had been waiting for hours before the concert started.
Примітка: 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.
приклад: He used to be a professional athlete before his injury.
Примітка: Unlike 'were', 'used to be' implies a change or transition from a previous state to a current state.
Вирази і поширені фрази Were
If I were you
This phrase is used to give advice or make a suggestion to someone.
приклад: If I were you, I would apologize to her.
Примітка: 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.
приклад: When we met, it felt like we were made for each other.
Примітка: 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.
приклад: What were you thinking when you decided to quit your job without a backup plan?
Примітка: 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.
приклад: If it were not for your help, I wouldn't have been able to finish the project on time.
Примітка: 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.
приклад: Close the door behind you! Were you born in a barn?
Примітка: 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.
приклад: You were saying something about your new job. Please continue.
Примітка: 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.
приклад: I wish I could afford a new car, but as they say, if wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
Примітка: The original word 'were' is the past tense of 'are', while this phrase is a hypothetical statement.
Повсякденні (сленгові) вирази Were
Werewolf
A werewolf is a mythical creature that is capable of transforming into a wolf or a humanwolf hybrid.
приклад: I love watching movies about werewolves.
Примітка: 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.
приклад: Where did you go last night?
Примітка: 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.
приклад: The animation film featured a hilarious were-rabbit character.
Примітка: 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.
приклад: You weren't at the party last night, were you?
Примітка: 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.
приклад: Many families rely on welfare support during tough times.
Примітка: The slang term 'welfare' has evolved to refer to social support systems, distinct from the original word 'were'.
Were - Приклади
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.
Граматика Were
Were - Допоміжне дієслово (Auxiliary) / Дієслово, минулий час (Verb, past tense)
Лема: be
Кон’югації
Дієслово, базова форма (Verb, base form): be
Дієслово, минулий час (Verb, past tense): was, were
Дієслово, герундій або дієприкметник теперішнього часу (Verb, gerund or present participle): being
Дієслово, дієприкметник минулого часу (Verb, past participle): been
Дієслово, теперішній час не 3-ї особи однини (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): am, are
Дієслово, 3-тя особа однини теперішнього часу (Verb, 3rd person singular present): is
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Were - Важливість і частота використання
Індекс частотності та важливості слів показує, як часто слово з'являється в даній мові. Чим менше число, тим частіше використовується слово. Найчастіше використовувані слова зазвичай знаходяться в діапазоні від 1 до 4000.
Were: 0 - 100 (Надзвичайно Поширений).
Цей індекс важливості допомагає вам зосередитися на найбільш корисних словах під час процесу вивчення мови.
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