Pronunciation: [wɒz tˈə͡ʊld] (IPA) 
The word "was told" is spelled /wʌz/ /toʊld/. The first part of the word, "was," is spelled with a "w" followed by a short "u" sound represented by "ʌ" and a "z" pronounced with a voiced "z" sound. The second part, "told," is spelled with a long o sound represented by "oʊ" and a "ld" ending pronounced with a voiced "d" sound. The correct spelling of "was told" is important in written communication for clarity and accuracy.
"Was told" is a verb phrase that refers to the act of receiving information, instructions, or an account of something from another person or source. It implies that the subject of the phrase has been informed or advised by someone, typically in spoken or written form.
The verb "was" in this context denotes the past tense of the auxiliary verb "to be," indicating that the subject received the information in the past. The word "told" is the past participle form of the verb "to tell," which means to communicate or give someone information or instructions.
The phrase "was told" often implies a one-way communication, where the subject is a passive recipient of the information. It suggests that the subject did not personally witness or experience the event being described, but rather learned about it through the transmission of information. It is commonly used to describe the act of being informed about a specific detail, incident, or situation by someone else.
For example, if someone says "I was told that it will rain tomorrow," it means that they received the information about the rainy forecast from another person. The phrase can also be used to express a narrative or retelling of a conversation, where the subject is recounting what someone else said to them.
In summary, "was told" is a verb phrase denoting the past tense of receiving information, instructions, or a narration from someone else.
