is

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪz/
• SAMPA: /Iz/

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Verb

Plain form be

Present am, is, are

Past was, were

Past participle been

Present participle being

Negatives:

None, isn't, aren't

wasn't, weren't

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Contractions:

'm, 's, 're

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1. (auxiliary) (linking) A form of the verb be when talking about someone or something else.

   He is late for class.

   Is it hot in here?

Related words

• 's - contraction