weren't

[ wurnt, wur-uhnt ]

1. contraction of were not: Weren't you surprised?

weren't

/ wɜːnt /

contraction of

1. were not

Usage Note

See contraction.

Example Sentences

Yes, replied Brittles; I sent a message up by the coachman, and I only wonder they werent here before, sir.

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Do you think Id have done that if you werent something big, something really worth while?

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You werent meant for this; you were meant for the woods and rocks, the rocks that run into the sea—something tempestuous and free.

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The kiddies werent impressed, but the parrot yelled and ha-ha-ed and enjoyed himself a whole lot.

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I cant look enough at those—it is as if there werent enough looking-power in my human gray eyes.

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