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 remain represent constitute be peck maia est art occur cost continue equal follow
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Antonyms

die falls depart expire go croak
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Hypernyms

area unit square measure

Phrases with the word

all bets are off the lights are on but nobody's home my lips are sealed the gloves are off your days are numbered my hands are tied

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