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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Similar gene expression changes were found in colon tissue samples from people with IBD-related colitis.

From Science Daily

The trust said discussions were underway with healthcare organisations in Malaysia, India and Tanzania to build future links around the project.

From BBC

They arrived in the UK in April 2022 and were eventually settled in Stoke-on-Trent as part of the government's Homes for Ukraine scheme.

From BBC

Previously, the Beeches Primary School, in Gladstone Street was criticised by parents after children observing Ramadan were asked to spend their lunch breaks at home.

From BBC

Intense trials were conducted to produce the various strains, Tracey explains.

From BBC