is

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪz/
• SAMPA: /Iz/
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Verb

Plain form be

Simple present am, is, are

Simple past was, were

Past participle been

Present participle being

1. a form of the verb be when talking about someone or something else

   He is late for class.

   Is it hot in here?