WAST GIVEN Meaning and
Definition
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The phrase "wast given" is an archaic form of the past tense conjugation of the verb "to give." It combines the past tense form "wast" from the second-person singular of the verb "to be" and the past participle "given" of the verb "to give." In this construction, "wast" is the second-person singular form of the past tense of "to be," used in older forms of English such as Middle English or Early Modern English. The word "given" acts as the past participle, denoting an action of giving that has already occurred.
The phrase "wast given" generally conveys the idea that something was bestowed or presented to someone in the past. It suggests an act of generosity, transfer, or bestowal, where an item or opportunity was given from one person to another. The phrase may be used to describe a gift, a piece of information, a responsibility, or any other thing that was previously provided.
It is important to note that this phrase is no longer commonly used in modern English. Instead, the standard past tense form "was given" or "were given" is more prevalent today. "Wast given" is seen chiefly in historical texts, literature, or works that seek to emulate older styles of writing.
Common Misspellings for WAST GIVEN
- qast given
- aast given
- sast given
- east given
- 3ast given
- 2ast given
- wzst given
- wsst given
- wwst given
- wqst given
- waat given
- wazt given
- waxt given
- wadt given
- waet given
- wawt given
- wasr given
- wasf given
- wasg given
- wasy given
Etymology of WAST GIVEN
The phrase "wast given" is not a word but a combination of two words: "wast" and "given".
"Wast" is the second-person singular past tense of the verb "be" in early modern English. It was commonly used during the Middle English period (11th to 15th century) and early modern English period (15th to 17th century). The word "be" comes from the Old English word "bēon".
"Given" is the past participle form of the verb "give". The word "give" has its origins in the Old English word "giefan".
As for their individual etymologies, "be" likely has Germanic origins and is related to words such as German "sein" and Dutch "zijn".
