Synonyms for

Wasnt

Verb / wɑ:z / Another word for wasnt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Was not

Synonyms & similar words

Synonyms by register

Formal

did not exist was not present had not been

Informal

ain't wasn't weren't

Literary

dwelt not resided not

Antonyms

is am are be exists persists

Common collocations

  • it wasnt
  • he wasnt
  • she wasnt
  • there wasnt
  • that wasnt
  • i wasnt
  • we wasnt

Word family

verb be

Usage note

Wasn't is a contraction of 'was not'. It is generally considered informal and should be avoided in formal writing. The correct past tense of 'be' for plural subjects is 'were not' (weren't).

Example sentences

  1. I wasn't hungry, so I didn't eat the cake.
  2. She wasn't feeling well, so she stayed home from school.
  3. The game wasn't very fun, so we stopped playing.
  4. They weren't listening to the teacher, so they missed the instructions.
  5. He wasn't paying attention, so he missed the exit.

Quotes

  • I wasn't aware of the time.
  • I wasn't born to be a fighter.
  • I wasn't a very good athlete.

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