Pronunciation: /æm/
verb The word 'am' is a form of the verb 'to be', specifically the first person singular present tense form.
A1 I am happy.
A2 She is reading a book.
B1 They are playing soccer in the park.
B2 He is studying for his exams.
C1 The team is preparing for the upcoming competition.
C2 The artist is creating a masterpiece in his studio.
formal I am currently reviewing the report before submitting it to the board.
informal I am going to the store later, do you need anything?
slang I am so over this drama, I can't deal with it anymore.
figurative His determination to succeed is like a fire that never goes out, he is an unstoppable force.
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