be
Frequency rank #17Senses
- auxiliary A1
Used with other verbs to form continuous tenses and the passive.
“The house will be painted next week.”
New - verb A1
/ˈbiː/
Used to say what or where someone or something is.
“My brother is a doctor.”
New
Irregular forms
Past simple: was, were
Past participle: been
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