be
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈbiː/]
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Senses
1. be (verb) — sense 1
Definition: As an auxiliary verb:: Used with past participles of verbs to form the passive voice.
Example: The dog was saved by the boy.
2. be (verb) — sense 2
Definition: As an auxiliary verb:: Used with present participles of verbs to form the continuous aspect.
Example: The woman is walking.
3. be (verb) — sense 3
Definition: As an auxiliary verb:: Used with to-infinitives of verbs to express intent, obligation, appropriateness, or relative future occurrence.
Example: I am to leave tomorrow.
Structure of the word
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