were Definition
second person singular past, plural past, and past subjunctive of 'be'.
Using were: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "were" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
If I were you, I would take the job.
Example
They were at the party last night.
Example
You were supposed to call me yesterday.
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Summary: were in Brief
'Were' [wər] is the second person singular past, plural past, and past subjunctive of 'be'. It is used in sentences like 'If I were you, I would take the job.' and 'They were at the party last night.'