Be
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /biː/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Be is a verb meaning As an auxiliary verb:.
Meaning
As an auxiliary verb:.
More Meanings
- As a copulative verb:
- As an intransitive lexical verb:
- The name of the Cyrillic script letter Б / б
- (dialectal, possibly dated) Alternative form of by. Also found in compounds, especially oaths, e.g. begorra.
Example Sentences
Aw teuk me seat be day an' neet.
Fetchin' it yan... be a round about rooad.
Go thy way vorth be tha vootsteps uv tha vlock.
Like a leeaf be firm decree / Mun fade an' fall.
Synonyms for be
Depending on context, synonyms include get, work, constitute, comprise, represent, embody.
Antonyms for be
Common opposites include differ.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include existence, beingness, life form, organism, cgs, would.
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