How to Spell be
be
be - verb
- To equal in meaning : have the same connotation as : symbolize
- To have identity with : to constitute the same idea or object as
- To constitute the same class as
- To have a specified qualification or characterization
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"January is the first month."
Usage examples
Examples: 'The word "be" is important to learn.' 'Please use "be" in your sentence.' 'Understanding "be" helps with spelling.'
be - thesaurus
Synonyms: bear
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English bēon; akin to Old High German bim am, Latin fui I have been, futurus about to be, fieri to become, be done, Greek phynai to be born, be by nature, phyein to produce
Common misspellings
bee
Word family
is, am, are, was, were, been, being
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