Everthing was vs Everything were

The correct phrase is 'everything was.' 'Everything' is a singular pronoun, so it should be followed by the singular verb 'was.' 'Everything were' is not grammatically correct.

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Last updated: July 11, 2024

Everthing was

This phrase is correct in English.

Use 'everything was' when referring to a singular subject. 'Was' is the correct verb form to use with the singular pronoun 'everything.'

Examples:

Everything was perfect at the party.
Everything was ready for the meeting.
Everything was in its place.
Everything was going according to plan.
Everything was quiet in the house.

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Nov 12, 2015 ... everthing was perfect. Spent one week in this property. Owners were kind enough to get us settled even though we had a late night arrival.

Everything were

This phrase is not correct in English.

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What would life be like if everything were free? Sam Tebi, Maryland USA. There would be total chaos and anarchy in every sphere of life, and social order would ...
If everything were blue, a blue monkey would bounce on a blue trampoline, blue pigs would float away in blue hot-air balloons, and blue trees would blow in the ...
If everything were pink, a pink cow would blow pink bubblegum, pink jewelry- wearing bumblebees would buzz around pink roses, and a pink submarine would ...
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Alternatives:

Everything was
All things were
All of it was
The whole thing was
The entirety was

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