Pronunciation

/be/

Definitions

Noun

• Meaning: The third person singular present indicative form of the verb ‘to be’, referring to existence, state, or beingness. For example: “The book is on the table.”
• Synonyms: Existence, presence, state

Verb

• Meaning: To have a particular quality, status, or condition; to exist or happen. For example: “The weather is beautiful today.”
• Synonyms: Be, exist, occur, happen

Adjective

• Meaning: Expressing a characteristic or quality of something or someone. For example: “She is a talented musician.”
• Synonyms: Existing, present, actual, true

Adverb

• Meaning: In a manner indicating identity or essence. For example: “To be honest, I’m not sure.”

Phrases

• “To be honest” means to tell the truth.
• “It is/was” is a shortened form of “it is the case that” or “it was the case that”.
• “Being” can refer to the act of experiencing something, like “being in love” or “being tired”.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Existence is a fundamental aspect of life.”
• Verb: “The house is old but well-maintained.”
• Adjective: “She is a hardworking student.”
• Adverb: “To be fair, he had a valid point.”

Synonyms (for Verb)

• Is
• Am
• Are
• Was
• Were
• Seems
• Appears
• Looks
• Feels
• Sounds
• Becomes

Synonyms (for Adjective)

• Present
• Alive
• Active
• Occupied
• Engaged
• Occupied
• Enrolled
• Current
• Resident