Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
twas
Contraction
/twəz/
Definition
a contraction of “it was” that is often used in poetic or archaic contexts.
Examples
- “Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.”
- “Twas a bright and sunny day, perfect for a picnic.”
Meaning
Indicates a time in the past when something occurred.
Synonyms
- it was
