Synonyms for were
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
second-person singular simple past indicative of be
John, you were the only person to see him.
Related words
- Word family
- wergeld
- Phrases
- as it were
- Other spellings
- wer US
Example sentences
- should You should know better than to ask a lady her age.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| were | steady | |
| should | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- beed
- 6 letters
- should1