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, sit

SpellingJoy score for be

SpellingJoy Gematria

🌱 Novice
36

Letter Values

B
5
E
8

Etymology

Old English

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

Found in Lyrics

"Teddy Bear"

by Elvis Presley

1957

"Let me be your teddy bear"

Context: Elvis classic about teddy bears