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i was

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense:

• Past Passive Verb Phrase: Used to indicate a passive action or state that occurred in the past.

Usage:

• Popular: The phrase "i was" is commonly used in spoken and written English to express a passive action or state that happened in the past.
• Local: In some local dialects or informal speech, "i was" might be used interchangeably with "I have been" to indicate a past passive action or state.

Sample Sentences:

1. I was given a present by my friend. (Past Passive Verb Phrase)
2. He said that he was impressed by the performance. (Past Passive Verb Phrase)
3. In our local dialect, we say "I was loving it" instead of "I have been loving it." (Local usage)

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