be

be

//biː// (ipa)

copula

Definitions

  • To exist, occur, or take place.

Examples

  • "To be or not to be, that is the question."
  • "There is a problem with the engine."
  • "The meeting will be on Tuesday."
  • "I think, therefore I am."
  • "Let there be no mistake about our intentions."

copula

Definitions

  • To link a subject with a subject complement (a predicate adjective, noun, or pronoun) to state identity, quality, or condition.

Examples

  • "She is a doctor."
  • "The sky is blue."
  • "They were happy with the result."
  • "My favorite color is green."
  • "He has been a good friend for years."

auxiliary_verb

Definitions

  • Used with a present participle (-ing form of a verb) to form the continuous (or progressive) tenses.

Examples

  • "He is working on a new project."
  • "They were watching a movie when I called."
  • "I will be waiting for you at the station."
  • "She has been studying all day."
  • "What are you doing right now?"

auxiliary_verb

Definitions

  • Used with the past participle of a transitive verb to form the passive voice.

Examples

  • "The window was broken last night."
  • "This product is made in Germany."
  • "The report will be finished by tomorrow."
  • "All the tickets have been sold."
  • "He was told to wait outside."
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