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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 • 2906 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.'
  • 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.'
  • 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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