How were you last week? vs How were you in last week?

The correct phrase is 'how were you last week?' The preposition 'in' is not used before 'last week' in this context. 'Last week' is a time period and doesn't require the preposition 'in' to indicate the time frame.

Last updated: March 29, 2024

How were you last week?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's well-being or experiences during the previous week.

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Did you discuss what Laura told you last week?
Why don't you wear the gray pinstripe we bought you last week? Okay.
How many times was he inside you last week?
What else happened to you last week?
Even after that dramatic exit last week?
Dana had lunch with him last week? Excuse me.
You know Earth Day was last week?
You know the Henderson operation last week?
Mind explaining why... you withdrew $20,000 last week?
Remember what happened to your knee last week?
Remember my company trip last week?
Then who owned it before last week?
Maybe Chad's party last week?
What happened to the 200 that I gave you last week?
How did you feel about the homework I gave you last week?
Did it occur to you last week?
What happened to all the stuff I got you last week?
Did you receive the creel of turf I sent you last week?
Where'd you go last week? - Nowhere.
Remember those pills you gave me last week?

How were you in last week?

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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Or you know that four-door Lamborghini we had in last week?
Michael, the guy that came in last week?
How many scenes was she in last week? Four?
Even after that dramatic exit last week?
Dana had lunch with him last week? Excuse me.
You know Earth Day was last week?
You know the Henderson operation last week?
Mind explaining why... you withdrew $20,000 last week?
Remember what happened to your knee last week?
Remember my company trip last week?
Then who owned it before last week?
Maybe Chad's party last week?
Where'd you go last week? - Nowhere.
Did you discuss what Laura told you last week?
Remember those pills you gave me last week?
Why did you fight with Alex Pushkin last week?
What were you doing last week?
You see the Seahawks game last week?
After she served that undercooked chicken roulade to the judges last week?
You sure it was last week?

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How were you last week? vs How were you in last week?