everyone else was vs everyone else were

The correct phrase is 'everyone else was.' In this case, 'everyone else' is considered as a singular entity, so the verb 'was' should be used. 'Everyone else were' is not correct in standard English.

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This phrase is correct in standard English.

"everyone else was"

Use 'everyone else was' when referring to a group of people other than oneself. The verb 'was' agrees with the singular form of 'everyone.'

Examples:

Everyone else was at the party except for John.
Everyone else was busy with their own tasks.
Everyone else was surprised by the news.
Everyone else was waiting for the bus.
Everyone else was wearing casual clothes.

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Apr 26, 2022 ... 'Because everyone else was getting it wrong.' At the Menil, Meret Oppenheim's 'My Exhibition'. The artist lived a thousand lives through her ...
She was intruding, but it soon became obvious that Sarah wasn't going to sit down until everyone else was seated. 1. 0.
To dissemble your feelings, to control your face, to do what everyone else was doing, was an instinctive reaction. But there was a space of a couple of ...
So Trump was right; almost everyone else was wrong. by Brad Bannon - 11/09/16 8:59 AM ET.
Funtown Splashtown USA, Saco Picture: While everyone else was at the water rides, the roller coaster had a short line. - Check out Tripadvisor members' 82 ...

Alternatives:

all the others were
the rest were
the others were
everybody else was
each person was

This phrase is not correct in standard English.

"everyone else were"

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Oct 26, 2021 ... Pravisht, Anchal and everyone else were shocked to learn about 'Barrister Babu' going off-air: Diksha Tiwari.
Judy - Having the kids in stripped could be really nice.. if everyone else were in solids :) Color coordinated family pic. Styling family portrait for Spring ...

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