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I was wondering where you were vs I was wondering where you are

Both phrases are correct but used in different contexts. 'I was wondering where you were' is used when you are referring to a past event or situation. 'I was wondering where you are' should be employed when discussing a current or ongoing situation.

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Last updated: August 27, 2024 • 23726 views

I was wondering where you were

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past event or situation.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you were curious about someone's location in the past.

Examples:

I was wondering where you were last night.
She said she was wondering where you were during the meeting.

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Last updated: November 03, 2024

Jul 10, 2020 ... I was wondering where you were. (where you were = where you were before, past tense.) Or 2. I was wondering where you are (where you are ...
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Alternatives:

I was wondering where you had been
I had been wondering where you were

I was wondering where you are

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a current or ongoing situation.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you are currently curious about someone's location.

Examples:

I was wondering where you are right now.
She said she was wondering where you are at this moment.

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Last updated: November 03, 2024

Jul 10, 2020 ... I was wondering where you are. See a translation. I'm just not sure about no. 2. Thanks.
Mar 22, 2021 ... I was wondering where you are setting these client_id and secret properties. During deployment you should set them as app's properties using ...
Sep 2, 2024 ... I was wondering where you are standing on the HC vs Casual spectrum :D. So what are your plans for the game, are you gonna go hardcore, speedrun to the endgame ...
Apr 13, 2020 ... I was wondering where you are in your video? :) Toloue • 4 years ago. Hi! I was wondering where you are in your video :) Toby • 4 years ...
Oct 21, 2020 ... I was wondering where you are located with your band, and wondering if you are down to come to San Diego, CA, If not already here, and join ...
Jun 28, 2005 ... I was wondering where you are staying?Broadway at the beach has a lot of clubs also.If that is not far from you hotel.You should check some ...
Sep 15, 2009 ... I thought I'd call you because I was wondering where you are at the moment. I was wondering if we should go and visit Paula this weekend. Of ...
May 19, 2015 ... I submitted my resume for the position of ______ about ten days ago and I was wondering where you are in the selection process. I am very ...
Feb 5, 2022 ... ... I was wondering where you are. Kyoto is a little too far away from Texas for me to help :). The next best thing is to equalize them as ...

Alternatives:

I am wondering where you are
I wonder where you are

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