Definition of was Was

/wɑˈz/ - [waz] - was

We found 6 definitions of was from 3 different sources.

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What does was mean?

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  • was (Verb)
    First-person singular simple past tense indicative of be.
  • was (Verb)
    Third-person singular simple past tense indicative of be.
  • was (Verb)
    Second-person singular simple past tense indicative of be.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • was (imp.)
    of Be
  • was (v.)
    The first and third persons singular of the verb be, in the indicative mood, preterit (imperfect) tense; as, I was; he was.

Part of speech

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  • was, verb, past simple of be (infinitive).

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