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We were supposed to start at

🇬🇧 UK //wiː wɜːr səˈpəʊzd tʊ stɑːt æt// 🇺🇸 US //wi wɜr səˈpoʊzd tʊ stɑrt æt//

Meaning of We were supposed to start at

Indicates an intended time to begin an activity.

In simple words: We planned to begin at a certain time.

We were supposed to start at in a sentence

• We were supposed to start at 10 AM.
• She said we were supposed to start at noon.
• They were supposed to start at the park before noon.
• We were supposed to start at the same time as everyone else.
• I thought we were supposed to start at 9, not 10.

How to use We were supposed to start at

Used to express an expectation about a future action. More common in spoken English; less formal in correspondence.

Grammar pattern

supposed to + verb

Memory hint

Imagine a clock that's supposed to start but doesn't.

Related words

Collocations with We were supposed to start at

• start at a time
• supposed to begin
• planned to start

Synonyms for We were supposed to start at

• meant to start at
• expected to start at
• had planned to start at

Common mistakes with We were supposed to start at

• Omitting 'to' after 'supposed'.
• Using the present tense instead of past when referring to a past expectation.
• Confusing with 'supposed' used alone without 'to'.

Frequently asked questions about "We were supposed to start at"

What does "We were supposed to start at" mean?

We planned to begin at a certain time.

What is the definition of "We were supposed to start at"?

Indicates an intended time to begin an activity.

How do you use "We were supposed to start at" in a sentence?

We were supposed to start at 10 AM.

Can you give another example of "We were supposed to start at"?

She said we were supposed to start at noon.

What are synonyms for "We were supposed to start at"?

Common alternatives include meant to start at, expected to start at, had planned to start at.

What words go with "We were supposed to start at"?

It commonly pairs with start at a time, supposed to begin, planned to start.

What are common mistakes when using "We were supposed to start at"?

Omitting 'to' after 'supposed'. Using the present tense instead of past when referring to a past expectation. Confusing with 'supposed' used alone without 'to'.

How do you pronounce "We were supposed to start at"?

US: //wi wɜr səˈpoʊzd tʊ stɑrt æt//, UK: //wiː wɜːr səˈpəʊzd tʊ stɑːt æt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "We were supposed to start at"?

Used to express an expectation about a future action. More common in spoken English; less formal in correspondence.