device were offline vs device was offline

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Device was offline' is the correct phrase when referring to a single device being offline. 'Device were offline' is correct when referring to multiple devices being offline.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 463 views

device were offline

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple devices being offline.

Use 'device were offline' when you are talking about more than one device being offline. It is the plural form of 'device was offline.'

Examples:

All the devices were offline during the power outage.
The devices were offline for maintenance purposes.
The devices were offline due to a network issue.

Alternatives:

devices were offline
the devices were offline
all the devices were offline
our devices were offline
those devices were offline

device was offline

This phrase is correct when referring to a single device being offline.

Use 'device was offline' when you are talking about a single device being offline. It is the singular form of 'device were offline.'

Examples:

The device was offline for maintenance.
My phone was offline for a few hours.
The printer was offline and needed to be restarted.

Alternatives:

the device was offline
that device was offline
our device was offline
this device was offline
your device was offline

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