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we were vs I were

The phrase 'we were' is correct, while 'i were' is incorrect. 'We were' is the past tense of 'we are' and is commonly used in English. On the other hand, 'I were' is grammatically incorrect as 'I' should be followed by 'was' in the past tense.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

we were

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'we were' when referring to a past action or state involving a group of people including yourself.

Examples:

  • We were at the party last night.
  • We were happy to help.

Alternatives:

  • we are
  • we will be
  • we have been
  • we had been
  • we would be

I were

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • I was
  • I am
  • I will be
  • I have been
  • I had been

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