HOW TO PRONOUNCE
was
/wɑz/
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What does was mean?
verb
- first-person singular simple past indicative of be.
- third-person singular simple past indicative of be.
- Used in phrases with existential there when the semantic subject is (usually third-person) plural.
More meanings (5)
verb
- second-person singular simple past indicative of be; were.
- first-person plural simple past indicative of be; were.
- third-person plural simple past indicative of be; were.
noun
- plural of WA
proper noun
- A surname.
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IPA pronunciation
/wɑz/
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
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There was no label this time with the words “DRINK ME,” but nevertheless she uncorked it and put it to her lips.
The fire was warm, however, and the nursery dimly lit by three night-lights, and presently the sewing lay on Mrs. Darling’s lap.
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And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood are moved with the wind.
Phidias was supposed to have stolen some public gold, with the connivance of Pericles, for the embellishment of the statue of Minerva.
Mr. Gore was a grave man, and, though a young man, he indulged in no jokes, said no funny words, seldom smiled.