were not vs We aren't

Both "were not" and "we aren't" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Were not" is the past tense of "are not" and is used when referring to something that was not true in the past. "We aren't" is the contraction of "we are not" and is used in the present tense to indicate something that is not true currently.

Last updated: April 03, 2024 • 203 views

were not

This phrase is correct and is used in the past tense to indicate something that was not true in the past.

Use "were not" when referring to something that was not true in the past. For example, "They were not at the party last night."

Examples:

She said they were not interested in the project.
I thought you were not coming to the meeting.
The weather forecast said it would rain, but it were not true.
He claimed he were not the one who broke the vase.
The rumors were not true.

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She said obscenities were not allowed.
Nausea and diarrhea were not his only symptoms.
Apparently my orders were not very clear.
International oil prices were not significantly affected.
His claims were not recognised by France.
Complaints were not filed for fear of reprisals.
The organizations I mentioned were not terrorist groups.
The ribs were not broken pre-explosion.
Smaller works were not usually produced on commission.
The remains were not completely described until 2006.
It seems words were not needed.
The relationships with content companies were not completely adversarial.
Municipalities were not just the cities but included the surrounding lands.
Sanatoriums were not the only treatment facilities.
Reasons for the separation were not mentioned.
Locals were not involved in tourist activities until 1990.
My expectations were not that high.
That left Louisiana whose party officials were not so controlling.
Initially, the risks associated with asbestos exposure were not known.
The gas chambers were not operating then.

Alternatives:

were not
was not
were not there
were not present
were not available

We aren't

This phrase is correct and is used in the present tense to indicate something that is not true currently.

Use "we aren't" when referring to something that is not true in the present. For example, "We aren't going to the concert tonight."

Examples:

We aren't ready to make a decision yet.
I'm sorry, but we aren't able to help you with that.
We aren't sure about the details of the plan.
We aren't going to the beach this weekend.
We aren't going to be late for the meeting.

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We aren't nearly as rich as people think.
We aren't worried at all, darling.
We aren't being warriors out here.
We aren't judging, Mrs Sutton.
We aren't charging for the service.
We aren't functioning so easily anymore.
We aren't in the army, Sergeant.
We aren't an agency of enforcement.
We aren't just in debt...
We aren't here to drink.
We aren't worried at all, darling.
We aren't legally required to.
We aren't equipped to create another version of the serum.
We aren't able to fulfill the request for those photos.
We aren't machines for them to program and reprogram.
We aren't built to settle.
We aren't required to screen for Wilson.
We aren't sure, but we do everything to...
We aren't well informed about Edo.
We aren't very good at time traveling.

Alternatives:

we are not
we're not
we are not going
we are not sure
we are not ready

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