were

[wur, wer, wair] / wɜr, wər, wɛər /

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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Commercial nail polishes were used to test additives for formula compatibility and electrical performance.

From Science Daily

People with this combination were 83% more likely to die than those without either condition.

From Science Daily

“To be honest, the group was so vulnerable with what they said. They were actually giving us and the camera more than I expected,” said Nguyen.

From Salon

In 2024, a pair of unlicensed animals were found already living at Little Sea lake at the very spot picked for the official release.

From BBC

Seven organisations that use the Trongate 103 building were informed last month their rent was set to increase by four times the current amount.

From BBC