WAST EQUAL TO Meaning and
Definition
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"Wast equal to" is an idiomatic expression that can be broken down into two key components: "wast" and "equal to." The word "wast" is the second-person singular past tense form of the verb "to be" in early modern English. It is derived from the Old English word "wǣre," which means "were." Therefore, "wast" essentially translates to "you were" in contemporary English.
The phrase "equal to" denotes that something is similar in quantity, value, or quality to something else. It signifies a state of equivalence or balance. In this context, when combined with "wast," "equal to" suggests that something or someone shared an equal measure or level at a specific point in the past. It implies that their status, worth, or importance was on par or comparable.
Together, "wast equal to" signifies that at a certain time in the past, the subject, referred to as "you" in the second-person singular, possessed a similar degree of equality or equivalence to another entity or individual with whom they are being compared. This phrase is primarily encountered in literature or texts from the Early Modern English era, such as the works of William Shakespeare, and is considered archaic in today's standard English usage.
Common Misspellings for WAST EQUAL TO
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