weren't

American

[wurnt, wur-uhnt] / wɜrnt, ˈwɜr ənt /

contraction of were not: Weren't you surprised?

weren't British

/ wɜːnt /

contraction

were not

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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But when those expectations weren’t met, the newly independent Vimeo C-suite couldn’t figure out an ideal pivot.

From Slate

Theresa said: "I thought we were going out, but I wasn't really told that I was going go forever and obviously my sisters weren't told either."

From BBC

Those weren't the only connections, though.

From BBC

Future takes on the character weren’t kind to the kitsch of Ward and West.

From Salon

Earnings weren’t supposed to grow year over year.

From Barron's

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