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

Synonyms

exist live equal follow represent constitute personify hap are last make get move need come
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Antonyms

herald bud come complete budge meet
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Hypernyms

take remain rest metal represent stay

Hyponyms

fox cox grace wash yaw hoodoo

Phrases with the word

I'll be Let There Be Light to be precise To be continued I'll be seeing you let bygones be bygones

Derivatives

was been being am are is

Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

BDU BDUF BDW be a advantage in disguise be a bachelor be a ball