be

verb
/biː/

Meaning

To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.

Example Sentences

She wants to be a doctor.

Example Expressions

to be or not to be

Synonyms

exist, live, happen, occur

Antonyms

cease, die

Collocations

be happy, be late, be ready, be a teacher

More Example Sentences

I’m sorry for being late.

I can’t believe this story.

I would like to be a doctor.

I would like to be a teacher.

I would like to be an engineer.

My favorite band is The Beatles.

Is it okay to take this before exercising?

I study English because I love this subject.

I study English because it's very important and necessary.

I study English because I want to improve my English skill.

Related Vocabularies

To put food into the mouth, chew, and swallow it.
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
to belittle or degrade someone
to take away or off from the position occupied
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.

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