were vs where vs we're: what's the difference?

Were is the past of are; where is about place; we're is short for "we are".

were

/wɜː/

Meaning: the past tense of are

Example: “We were late.”

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where

/wɛə/

Meaning: in or to what place

Example: “Where do you live?”

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we're

/wir/

Meaning: short for "we are"

Example: “We're nearly there.”

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How to remember

Where has "here" in it, a place.

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