wasn't

American  

[wuhz-uhnt, woz-] / ˈwʌz ənt, ˈwɒz- /

1. contraction of was not: I wasn't sure you heard me.

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wasn't British  

/ ˈwɒzənt /

contraction

1. was not

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Pronunciation

See isn't.

Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

Last year, the administration helped broker a peace deal between Rwanda and Congo, but that pact has failed to end the violence or dislodge M23, which wasn’t party to the negotiations, from the territory it holds.

From The Wall Street Journal

It wasn’t a typical time of year for floods—the monsoon season was over and cooler months were on their way.

From The Wall Street Journal

Booking with a foreign airline using U.S. airline miles can also become a problem if the ticket wasn’t issued at booking, Henderson said.

From The Wall Street Journal

This wasn’t the first health incident for Young, who is known for her chart-topping breakout hit, “Messy.”

From Los Angeles Times

But Grossi said more detailed information wasn't available because inspectors haven't visited the sites since being evacuated from Iran after the US-Israeli air campaign in 2025.

From BBC