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UK//ɪt ˈwɒznt//US//ɪt ˈwɑːznt//

Meaning of It wasn't

A negative statement indicating that something did not happen or was not true.

In simple words: It was not.

It wasn't in a sentence

  • It wasn't my fault that the project failed.
  • They claimed it wasn't a prank, but it looked like one.
  • It wasn't easy to find a parking spot downtown.
  • We thought it wasn't going to rain, so we left the umbrella.
  • He said it wasn't a good idea to invest without research.

How to use It wasn't

Used to express negation in a past context. It can be informal or formal, depending on the surrounding conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone negative phrase

Memory hint

Think of it as a quick way to deny something in the past.

Related words

Collocations with It wasn't

  • it wasn't easy
  • it wasn't clear
  • it wasn't me
  • it wasn't what I expected

Synonyms for It wasn't

  • it wasn't true
  • it wasn't the case
  • it did not happen

Common mistakes with It wasn't

  • 'It wasn't' used in the wrong tense.
  • Confused with 'it is not' in statements.
  • Omitting the subject in informal contexts.

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Frequently asked questions about "It wasn't"

What does "It wasn't" mean?

It was not.

What is the definition of "It wasn't"?

A negative statement indicating that something did not happen or was not true.

How do you use "It wasn't" in a sentence?

It wasn't my fault that the project failed.

Can you give another example of "It wasn't"?

They claimed it wasn't a prank, but it looked like one.

What are synonyms for "It wasn't"?

Common alternatives include it wasn't true, it wasn't the case, it did not happen.

What words go with "It wasn't"?

It commonly pairs with it wasn't easy, it wasn't clear, it wasn't me, it wasn't what I expected.

What are common mistakes when using "It wasn't"?

'It wasn't' used in the wrong tense. Confused with 'it is not' in statements. Omitting the subject in informal contexts.

How do you pronounce "It wasn't"?

US: //ɪt ˈwɑːznt//, UK: //ɪt ˈwɒznt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "It wasn't"?

Used to express negation in a past context. It can be informal or formal, depending on the surrounding conversation.