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We're, were and where ...
We're, were or where? Some people still confuse these three words.
It is another very common error.
These are the definitions, according to Dictionary.com:
We hope this has helped you understand the differences between these three words.
It is another very common error.
These are the definitions, according to Dictionary.com:
- we're
contraction of
we are
- were
verb
a 2nd person singular presen. indicative, plural past indicative, and past subjunctive of be.
- where
adverb
1. in or at what place?: Where is he? Where do you live?
2. in what position or circumstances?: Where do you stand on this question? Without money, where are you?
3. in what particular respect, way, etc.?: Where does this affect us?
4. to what place, point, or end? whither?: Where are you going?
5. from what source? whence?: Where did you get such a notion?
conjunction
6. in or at what place, part, point, etc.: Find where he is. Find where the trouble is.
7. in or at the place, part, point, etc., in or at which: The book is where you left it.
8. in a position, case, etc., in which: Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise.
9. in any place, position, case, etc., in which; wherever: Use the ointment where pain is felt.
10. to what or whatever place; to the place or any place to which: I will go where you go.
11. in or at which place; and there: They came to the town, where they lodged for the night.
pronoun
12. what place?: Where did you come from?
13. the place in which; point at which: This is where the boat docks. That was where the phone rang.
noun
14. a place; that place in which something is located or occurs: the wheres and hows of job hunting.
Idiom
15. where it's at, Slang . where the most exciting, prestigious, or profitable activity or circumstance is to be found.
We hope this has helped you understand the differences between these three words.
Source: Dictionary.com
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