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Meaning of wasn't
The primary meaning of "wasn't" is a contraction of "was not," used to indicate negation in the past tense.
Etymology of wasn't
The word "wasn't" is a contraction of "was not," with "was" being the past tense of the verb "be" and "not" being a negation.
The use of "wasn't" as a contraction dates back to the 17th century, as a way to shorten the phrase "was not" in informal writing and speech.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Used to form the negative of the past tense of "be" in the first and third persons singular.
- * Used to indicate that something did not happen or was not the case in the past.
Usage Examples
- I wasn't at the party last night.
- * She wasn't feeling well, so she stayed home.
- * They weren't able to attend the meeting due to traffic.