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be

UK

/biː/

US

/bi/

Translations

beverb

was

Past Simple

been

Past Participle

being

Gerund

UK

/biː/

US

/bi/

(auxiliary / non-auxiliary)

Synonyms

Definitions

beverb

To exist or live.

I think, therefore I am.

To take place; occur.

The meeting will be at 3 PM.

To occupy a place or position.

The keys are on the table.

To have a specified quality or characteristic.

She is very talented.

To belong to a specified class or group.

He is a doctor.

To express a state or condition.

I am feeling happy today.