was

[wuhz, woz, wuhz] / wʌz, wɒz, wəz /

VERB

exist

Synonyms

STRONG

abide act breathe continue do endure hold inhabit last live move obtain persist prevail remain rest stand stay subsist survive

WEAK

be alive go on have being have place

Antonyms

STRONG

cease depart die discontinue forsake give up go halt idle leave lose pass quit refuse reject stop

VERB

happen

Synonyms

STRONG

befall occur transpire

WEAK

come about come to pass take place

Example Sentences

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Frequent gallery contributor Whalen says that when Gallery 1988 opened, it was filling a niche and “creating fresh content for movies that spoke to” people in their 20s and 30s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

As the strikes take place across England, Sam Taylor-Smith, a resident doctor at Bristol Royal Infirmary, said he was "happy to have a chat with members of the public" to explain their position.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The round was led Khosla Ventures, founded by prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist Vinod Khosla.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

It was adopted by 123 votes to three, with the UK among the countries that abstained.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

It was the most romantic thing anyone has ever said.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith