Definitions

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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Standing in line, my legs were bouncing so fast I was basically hopping.

From Los Angeles Times

The key tax and social security decisions have already been taken and were sent for independent scrutiny before Christmas.

From BBC

He added "at least five vehicles" had left the road, between Six Hills and Widmerpool, some of which were in ditches.

From BBC

Villa's scouts were certain he was the best option.

From BBC

Losses down under are often the signal for sweeping changes to the England management - Stokes and McCullum were bought in following a 4-0 defeat four years ago.

From BBC