Cool MateMeaning of Wasn't
The contraction of 'was not'.
In simple words: A short form of 'was not', used in negative sentences.
Wasn't in a sentence
- She wasn't at the party last night.
- It wasn't easy to solve the puzzle.
- They said it wouldn't rain, but it wasn't true.
- I wasn't sure where to go for help.
How to use Wasn't
Use 'wasn't' in informal and spoken contexts. Avoid in formal writing or presentations.
Grammar pattern
standalone negative form
Memory hint
Think of 'wasn't' as 'was not' — just take out the 'o' in 'not'.
Related words
Collocations with Wasn't
- wasn't sure
- wasn't there
- wasn't easy
Synonyms for Wasn't
- was not
- wasn't
- was not
Opposites of Wasn't
- was
- is
- will be
Common mistakes with Wasn't
- Confusing 'wasn't' with 'isn't' when referring to past events.
- Using 'wasn't' with a plural subject (it should only be singular).
Wasn't appears in
Wasn't in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لم يكن
شكل مختصر لكلمة 'was not'، تستخدم في الجمل المنفية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ছিল না
'was not' এর একটি সংক্ষিপ্ত রূপ, যা নেতিবাচক বাক্যে ব্যবহৃত হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
war nicht
Eine Kurzform für 'war nicht', die man in verneinten Sätzen benutzt.
- SpanishEspañol
No era
Una forma corta de 'was not', usada en oraciones negativas.
- Persianفارسی
نبود
یه شکل کوتاهشده از 'was not' هست که توی جملههای منفی استفاده میشه.
- FrenchFrançais
N'était pas
Une forme courte de 'was not', utilisée dans les phrases négatives.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Wasn't
'was not' का छोटा रूप, जिसका इस्तेमाल नकारात्मक वाक्यों में होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
non era, non ero
Un modo più corto per dire 'was not' (cioè 'non era' o 'non ero'), usato nelle frasi negative.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não foi
Uma forma curta de 'was not', usada em frases negativas.
- RussianРусский
Wasn't
Короткая форма от 'was not', используется в отрицательных предложениях.
- Urduاردو
نہیں تھا
'was not' کی ایک مختصر شکل، جو منفی جملوں میں استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
Wasn't
是 'was not' 的缩写形式，用在否定句里。
More words like Wasn't
- OverseasB2
connected with foreign countries, especially those separated from your country by the sea or ocean
- Fortunes
A chance event or a person's wealth or success.
- That's a king's ransom
An exceptionally large sum of money or valuable assets.
- Ransom
Money demanded for the release of a captive.
- It is
A phrase used to assert that something exists or is true.
- InterestingA1
attracting your attention because it is/they are special, exciting or unusual
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Frequently asked questions about Wasn't
What does Wasn't mean?
A short form of 'was not', used in negative sentences.
What is the definition of Wasn't?
The contraction of 'was not'.
How do you use Wasn't in a sentence?
She wasn't at the party last night.
Can you give another example of Wasn't?
It wasn't easy to solve the puzzle.
What are synonyms for Wasn't?
Common alternatives include was not, wasn't, was not.
What is the opposite of Wasn't?
Opposite meanings include was, is, will be.
What words go with Wasn't?
It commonly pairs with wasn't sure, wasn't there, wasn't easy.
What are common mistakes when using Wasn't?
Confusing 'wasn't' with 'isn't' when referring to past events. Using 'wasn't' with a plural subject (it should only be singular).
How do you pronounce Wasn't?
US: //ˈwɑːzənt//, UK: //ˈwɒzənt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Wasn't?
Use 'wasn't' in informal and spoken contexts. Avoid in formal writing or presentations.