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I am weak. vs I was weak.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I am weak" is used to express a current state of weakness, while "I was weak" is used to talk about a past state of weakness.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 2873 views

I am weak.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a current state of weakness.

Use this phrase to describe your current state of weakness or lack of strength.

Examples:

I am weak and tired after a long day at work.
She said, 'I am weak, but I will keep fighting.'

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The Lord have mercy on me for I am weak.
All I am is a philosopher, I am weak.
They must not believe that I am weak.
Because you are a beautiful animal and that I am weak.
I will show you that I am not weak.
We must be ready, but I am too weak.
Do not think I am so weak.
Come on, Brent. I am not weak.
They see it as weakness, and I am not weak.
(GASPING) That's what I am... Small and weak.
My days grow shorter now and I am so very weak.
When the world went back to being one giant school yard and the Billy Underwoods are in charge and I am weak and afraid.
I'm stuck as I am. Weak, a go-alonger, no character!
I am not saying this to be critical, but because until the Council changes its policy, European integration will be weak.
So far as I am concerned, the whole shark fin regulation has always been too weak.
- But his stick handling was weak.
In this country, children weak.
A single monkey... is weak.
Because your shield wall was weak.
Your bravery made him look weak.

Alternatives:

I feel weak.
I lack strength.
I am not strong.
I am not powerful.
I am feeble.

I was weak.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a past state of weakness.

Use this phrase to describe a state of weakness that existed in the past.

Examples:

I was weak when I had the flu last week.
She said, 'I was weak, but I have recovered now.'

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I had a job and I failed because I was weak.
I made a mistake, and I was weak.
He preyed on me while I was weak.
When I found out I could read minds, it was a temptation, I was weak.
He suffered because I was weak.
He suffered because I was weak.
I told you I was weak.
I could've stopped him. I was weak.
Julian said it was because I was weak. No.
He wanted the job because I needed him, because I was weak.
People will say I was weak.
I couldn't reveal that I was weak.
Be strong where I was weak.
My father always thought I was weak.
They made me feel strong when I was weak.
I was weak. I cheated.
I let her into my bed and then into our lives because I was weak.
If I hadn't fought back, then everyone would think I was weak.
I was urged to hang him but for once I was weak.
I was weak. I was dishonest.

Alternatives:

I used to be weak.
I was lacking strength.
I was not strong.
I was feeble.
I was powerless.

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