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be

Speech parts

1. be - Noun

2. be - Adjective

3. be - Verb

4. be - Preposition

5. Be - Proper noun

Meaning

To exist actually, or in the world of fact; to have ex/stence.

To exist in a certain manner or relation, -- whether as a reality or as a product of thought; to exist as the subject of a certain predicate, that is, as having a certain attribute, or as belonging to a certain sort, or as identical with what is specified, -- a word or words for the predicate being annexed; as, to be happy; to be here; to be large, or strong; to be an animal; to be a hero; to be a nonentity; three and two are five; annihilation is the cessation of existence; that is the man.

To take place; to happen; as, the meeting was on Thursday.

To signify; to represent or symbolize; to answer to.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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I may be an hour Source: Internet

He is a herpetologist Source: Internet

She is our resident philosopher Source: Internet

Is there a God? Source: Internet

John is rich Source: Internet

This is not a good answer Source: Internet

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