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UK//θɔːt juː wɒz stɪl lɒkt ʌp//US//θɔt ju wəz stɪl lɑkt ʌp//

Meaning of Thought you was still locked up

You believed someone was still in prison.

In simple words: You believed someone was in prison.

Thought you was still locked up in a sentence

  • I really thought you was still locked up after the trial.
  • He thought you was still locked up, so he didn't call.
  • I guess he thought you was still locked up when he didn't see you.
  • She said she thought you was still locked up for a few more weeks.
  • Everyone thought you was still locked up, so they didn’t visit.

How to use Thought you was still locked up

This phrase is used informally in conversation. It's common in certain dialects but considered non-standard English. In formal contexts, use 'you were' instead of 'you was'.

Grammar pattern

thought + subject + past simple verb

Memory hint

Think of a locked door - once locked, you can't get out.

Related words

Collocations with Thought you was still locked up

  • thought you were
  • locked up
  • still in prison

Synonyms for Thought you was still locked up

  • thought you were
  • believed you were
  • assumed you were

Common mistakes with Thought you was still locked up

  • Using 'was' instead of 'were' for standard English grammar.
  • Confusing the past tense with the present.
  • Not using proper subject-verb agreement.

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Frequently asked questions about Thought you was still locked up

What does Thought you was still locked up mean?

You believed someone was in prison.

What is the definition of Thought you was still locked up?

You believed someone was still in prison.

How do you use Thought you was still locked up in a sentence?

I really thought you was still locked up after the trial.

Can you give another example of Thought you was still locked up?

He thought you was still locked up, so he didn't call.

What are synonyms for Thought you was still locked up?

Common alternatives include thought you were, believed you were, assumed you were.

What words go with Thought you was still locked up?

It commonly pairs with thought you were, locked up, still in prison.

What are common mistakes when using Thought you was still locked up?

Using 'was' instead of 'were' for standard English grammar. Confusing the past tense with the present. Not using proper subject-verb agreement.

How do you pronounce Thought you was still locked up?

US: //θɔt ju wəz stɪl lɑkt ʌp//, UK: //θɔːt juː wɒz stɪl lɒkt ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Thought you was still locked up formal or informal?

"Thought you was still locked up" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Thought you was still locked up?

This phrase is used informally in conversation. It's common in certain dialects but considered non-standard English. In formal contexts, use 'you were' instead of 'you was'.