# wasn't

**Pronunciation:** WASN'T

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** verb

## Meaning

Wasn't means contraction of was + not. [(now colloquial) Used in phrases with existential there when the semantic subject is (usually third-person)....

## Examples

- The lesson showed how to wasn't in a natural sentence.
- Check who or what will wasn't before translating the verb.
- The example helped students understand when to wasn't.

## Common patterns

- to wasn't — Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — The lesson showed when to wasn't.
- wasn't in context — Check the sentence to see who does the action. — We studied how wasn't works in context.

## Collocations

- try to wasn't — They will try to wasn't after practice.
- learn to wasn't — Students learn to wasn't by seeing examples.

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