Definition of “Was”

Was is the past tense of the verb “to be,” used with singular subjects (I, he, she, it) and in certain cases with “you” in older or formal English.

1. Past Tense of “To Be”:
   • Used to indicate the state or condition of something or someone in the past.
   • Used to describe past events, situations, or actions.

Prepositions Used Before or After “Was”

• Before: Commonly used in sentences without specific prepositions before “was.”
• After: Often followed by adjectives, prepositions, or other words to describe a state, action, or condition (e.g., was happy, was in trouble, was with them).

Collocations with “Was”

• Was born: Refers to the birth of a person.
  • Example: “He was born in 1990.”
• Was able to: Indicates the ability to do something in the past.
  • Example: “She was able to finish the task.”
• Was supposed to: Indicates something that was expected or intended to happen.
  • Example: “He was supposed to arrive at noon.”
• Was going to: Refers to an intention or plan that was made in the past.
  • Example: “I was going to call you yesterday.”
• Was known for: Describes a characteristic or reputation someone or something had.
  • Example: “The city was known for its architecture.”
• Was interested in: Indicates a past interest or curiosity.
  • Example: “She was interested in ancient history.”
• Was tired of: Expresses a past feeling of being fed up or exhausted by something.
  • Example: “He was tired of the routine.”
• Was accused of: Refers to a past accusation made against someone.
  • Example: “She was accused of theft.”
• Was aware of: Indicates awareness or knowledge of something in the past.
  • Example: “He was aware of the risks.”
• Was charged with: Legal term referring to being officially accused of a crime.
  • Example: “He was charged with fraud.”

Example Sentences

1. He was happy to see his old friends.
2. The weather was terrible yesterday.
3. She was a talented musician.
4. The cake was delicious.
5. He was born in Paris.
6. They were surprised by the news.
7. The book was interesting.
8. It was a great movie.
9. She was tired after the long day.
10. He was late for the meeting.
11. The party was a success.
12. She was excited about the trip.
13. The car was expensive.
14. The house was on fire.
15. He was a good student.
16. She was known for her kindness.
17. The project was completed on time.
18. It was raining all day.
19. He was feeling sick.
20. She was in a hurry.
21. The event was well-organized.
22. The food was delicious.
23. He was very generous.
24. The concert was amazing.
25. She was waiting for the bus.
26. The movie was too long.
27. He was in a bad mood.
28. The room was clean.
29. The cat was hiding under the bed.
30. She was wearing a beautiful dress.
31. The garden was full of flowers.
32. He was reading a book.
33. The beach was crowded.
34. The lecture was informative.
35. She was disappointed by the results.
36. The restaurant was busy.
37. He was an excellent athlete.
38. The road was closed for repairs.
39. The meeting was productive.
40. She was glad to see him.
41. The hotel was luxurious.
42. The music was too loud.
43. The dog was barking loudly.
44. She was afraid of spiders.
45. The bridge was under construction.
46. He was a great leader.
47. The picture was beautiful.
48. The soup was hot.
49. The children were playing outside.
50. The train was delayed.