are

Speech parts

1. are - Noun

2. are - Verb

Derived from be

4. Are - Proper noun

5. are - Determiner

Meaning

The present indicative plural of the substantive verb to be; but etymologically a different word from be, or was. Am, art, are, and is, all come from the root as.

The unit of superficial measure, being a square of which each side is ten meters in length; 100 square meters, or about 119.6 square yards.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

live exist peck maia est art occur remain cost continue equal follow represent happen arise

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Antonyms

die falls depart expire go croak

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Hypernyms

square measure area unit

Phrases with the word

all bets are off the lights are on but nobody's home the tables are turned are you out of your mind? are out of line are at large

Examples

There are two ways to be happy: improve your reality, or lower your expectations. Jodi Picoult

A wise person is not bored in their solitude; they are bored in a crowd of fools. Source: Internet

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger. Epictetus

Try to be in good company, even when you are alone. Hungarian Proverb

If there are two cooks in one house, the soup is either too salty or too cold. Persian Proverb

Calm water does not mean there are no crocodiles. Indonesian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

arduousness ardurous Ardwick are a dime a dozen are a far cry from are a pain in the neck