who were you with vs Who was with you?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Who were you with?' is asking about the people the person was with, while 'Who was with you?' is asking about the specific person or people who were with the individual. The choice between the two depends on the emphasis the speaker wants to place on the subject of the question.

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who were you with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inquire about the people someone was with in a particular situation or event.

Examples:

Who were you with at the party last night?
Who were you with when you went to the movies?
Who were you with when you got the news?
Who were you with when you made that decision?
Who were you with when you got lost?

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Alternatives:

Who were you hanging out with?
Who were your companions?
With whom were you?
Who accompanied you?
Who was in your company?

Who was with you?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask specifically about the person or people who were accompanying someone.

Examples:

Who was with you at the meeting?
Who was with you when you arrived?
Who was with you during the incident?
Who was with you on the trip?
Who was with you when you received the award?

Alternatives:

Who accompanied you?
Who was by your side?
Who was in your company?
Who was your companion?
Who was there with you?

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