be
/biΛ/To exist or occur in a particular place or time
I will be there at 5 PM.
She is in the garden.
The verb 'be' is the most common verb in English and is used to describe states, locations, and identities.
To belong to a certain category or group
He is a doctor.
They are students.
To have a particular quality or characteristic
The weather is cold today.
This book is interesting.
Collocations
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
π‘Pro Tip
Mastering the Verb 'Be'
Practice using 'be' in different tenses and contexts to understand its versatility in English.
β‘Gold Rule
Irregular Verb Forms
Remember the different forms of 'be' in various tenses and contexts to ensure correct usage.
πWord Origin
From Old English 'bΔon', from Proto-Germanic 'bijanan', meaning 'to be, exist'.
πUsage Notes
The verb 'be' is irregular and has different forms: am (I), is (he/she/it), are (we/you/they), was (past singular), were (past plural), been (past participle), being (present participle).