We-Are-Were | Commonly Confused Words

We are

/wi ɑr/

A phrase used to indicate that something is happening or will happen soon involving the people speaking.

We are all set for the meeting tomorrow.We are thrilled to announce our new product line!We are looking forward to your feedback.

/wə/

This is the past tense of 'are' which is used with 'you', 'we', and 'they'.

The skies were overcast with looming gray clouds.The children were eager to start the treasure hunt.We were delighted to see so many guests arrive.

We are is used when referring to current situations or actions in the present.
Were is used when referring to past situations or actions.
Remember that we are is often followed by a verb ending in -ing for present continuous tense.
Were is the past tense of are when referring to we.
If its happening now, use we are. If it already happened, use were'.