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Definitions from the WebTo Be VerbsDescription:To be verbs, also known as copular verbs, are a group of verbs used to express existence, attributes, or conditions of the subject. The primary forms of to be verbs include "am," "is," "are," "was," "were," "be," "being," and "been." Senses/Usages:1. Existence:The to be verbs are used to indicate the existence of something or someone. Example Sentence: The book is on the table. 2. Identification:To be verbs are used to identify or classify the subject. Example Sentence: She is a talented singer. 3. State of Being:To be verbs are used to express the state of being or condition of the subject. Example Sentence: They were happy to finally meet. 4. Auxiliary Verbs:To be verbs are used as auxiliary verbs to form progressive tenses or passive voice. Example Sentence: The cake is being baked by her. Related Products:English Grammar BookLearning English Workbook English Language Dictionary | ||||
to be simple is to be great to be stoned to be stuck to be sure to be to to be under control to be up to be up for to be verbs to be weakened to be with to beat on to beat the hell out of something to become infected to befriend to begin with, to begin with
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