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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Her subsequent appearances in “The Haunting of Bly Manor” and “You” were characterized by a similar dramatic intensity, solidifying her renown in the horror genre.

From Los Angeles Times

There were other proposals to replace this with four and three councils for the county.

From BBC

The allegations of how Matlala getting the contract were made at an inquiry set up by Ramaphosa to look into corruption in the police force.

From BBC

Seattle would reportedly, external be able to use the Supersonics name and logo if a franchise were to return to the city.

From BBC

Senegal's players walked off the pitch in protest when hosts Morocco were awarded a stoppage-time penalty before eventually returning.

From BBC