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He was here vs He were here

The correct phrase is 'he was here.' 'Was' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'to be' when referring to singular subjects like 'he.' 'Were' is used for plural subjects or in hypothetical situations.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 2250 views

He was here

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'he was here' when referring to a singular subject like 'he' in the past tense.

Examples:

  • He was here yesterday.
  • I heard he was here earlier.
  • She said he was here last night.
  • He was here just a moment ago.
  • He was here on patrol when watchtower lost contact.
  • He was here to makea political protest.
  • He was here a while ago.
  • He was here when I went to bed.
  • He was here this morning when I arrived, arranging the shoes.
  • He was here yesterday changing his address.
  • He was here. I secured him myself.
  • He was here earlier, and he looked terrible.
  • He was here to cut costs.
  • He was here tonight in this room.
  • He was here voluntarily, after all.
  • He was here as a patient.
  • He was here for a tech conference.
  • He was here when I fell asleep.
  • He was here, like you said.
  • He was here earlier, sniffing about.
  • He was here just a minute ago.
  • He was here for the New York Street Sports Festival down by Chelsea Piers.
  • He was here to testify against Cyrus Dunham.

Alternatives:

  • he was there
  • he was present
  • he was in this place
  • he was around

He were here

This phrase is incorrect in standard English usage.

  • Even if he were here, it would be confidential.
  • If he were here, I might actually lick his face.
  • If he were here, then I'd really worry.
  • Even if he were here, he couldn't be seen with you.
  • I wish that he were here to share the moment.
  • I definitely would've noticed him if he were here.
  • And if he were here, I would tell him so to his face.
  • Whose side would Jesus take if he were here?
  • And if he were here right now, I would club you to death with his Critics' Choice Award.
  • You speak as my father would if he were here, Picard.
  • It's almost as though he were here helping to guide me.
  • Then I would he were here alone, and a many poor mens lives saved.
  • Well, Mr. Weston would certainly support me if he were here.
  • If he were here now, he would let those men die.
  • I would thank Mr. Gale himself if he were here, but he's not.
  • I'm sure Mr. Haffner would say thank you if he were here.
  • But I know that if he were here, he would be telling you the exact same thing.
  • I don't know where Jay Santos is, but if he were here, I'm sure of one thing.
  • I know everything isn't roses between you and Chas, but if he were here, he'd say the same.
  • I think, if he were here he'd regret what he'd done.

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