are

/ɛər/ or /ɑr/

Definitions

1. verb

to exist or be in a particular place or situation

“They are on vacation in Europe.”

2. verb

to have a particular characteristic, property, or quality

“She is kind and caring.”

3. noun

a region or country considered as a single entity or unit

“The are of Europe is vast and diverse.”

4. noun

a particular situation or condition

“The are of being single at 30 is changing.”

5. auxiliary verb

used to form the present tense of the verb to be

“He is a doctor.”

6. auxiliary verb

used to form the past tense of the verb to be

“He was a doctor.”

7. auxiliary verb

used to form the future tense of the verb to be

“He will be a doctor.”

Synonyms

  • be
  • exist
  • have

Antonyms

  • never
  • not