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We were about vs We was about

The correct phrase is "we were about." The verb "were" is the correct past tense form of the verb "to be" when used with the pronoun "we." "We was about" is grammatically incorrect.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 822 views

We were about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "we were about" when referring to a past action or state of being. The verb "were" is the past tense form of the verb "to be" when used with the pronoun "we."
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  • Jan 22, 2015 ... This is us, two years ago today. We were about the leave for the hospital. Not because I was sure I was in labor, but because it was our due ...
  • We were about as close as people that don't speak the same language can be.” Specialist Justin Cliburn deployed to Iraq in 2005 with the Oklahoma Army ...
  • 27 Now when our hearts were depressed, and we were about to turn back, behold, the Lord comforted us, and said: Go amongst thy brethren, the Lamanites , ...

We was about

This phrase is grammatically incorrect in standard English.

This phrase should be avoided as it is not a valid construction in English. Always use the correct past tense form "were" with the pronoun "we."
  • Jan 29, 2015 ... .....me and @zaynmalik when we was about to hit this turn up!! pic.twitter.com/ sch7bYFpsO. 156 retweets 367 favorites. Reply. Retweet 156
  • We never showed a light till we was about ten mile below the village. Then we lit up and had a supper, and the king and the duke fairly laughed their bones ...
  • We never showed a light till we was about ten mile below the village. Then we lit up and had a supper, and the king and the duke fairly laughed their bones ...
  • May 22, 2014 ... if we was able to sense when we was about to get roasted 😂👞 #comedy # leansquad. 2,996 Likes 2,648 Revines 135 Comments. 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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