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t'was

Description:

'twas is a contraction of "it was" and is used mainly in informal, poetic, or old-fashioned language. It is often employed to give a nostalgic or whimsical tone to a piece of writing.

Sample Sentences:

• As a contraction: 'Twas a beautiful day for a stroll in the park.
• As a replacement for "it was": 'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

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