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âWasâ is used for the indicative past tense of âto be,â and âwereâ is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Origin of tweak
First recorded in 1595â1605; akin to twitch
OTHER WORDS FROM tweak
tweak·er, nounWords nearby tweak
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How to use tweak in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for tweak
tweak
/ (twiËk) /
verb (tr)
to twist, jerk, or pinch with a sharp or sudden movementto tweak someone's nose
motor racing slang to tune (a car or engine) for peak performance
informal to make a minor alteration
noun
an instance of tweaking
informal a minor alteration
Derived forms of tweak
tweaky, adjectiveWord Origin for tweak
Old English twiccian; related to Old High German zwecchĆn; see twitch
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