Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wast
verb (archaic)
/wæst/
Definition
A historical form of ‘was’, typically used in archaic English.
Examples
- Thou wast kind to me in my time of need.
- When the sun set, all thy hopes wast lost.
Meaning
The term ‘wast’ denotes the second person singular past tense of the verb ‘to be’.
Synonyms
- were
- was
