Be

Pronunciation: /biː/

Definitions of be

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

Example Sentences

A1 I am happy.

A2 She will be at the party.

B1 The project must be completed by Friday.

B2 The decision to move forward will be made next week.

C1 It would be wise to consider all options before making a decision.

C2 The success of the company will be determined by the actions of its leaders.

Examples of be in a Sentence

formal It is important to be punctual for the meeting.

informal You should be on time for the meeting.

slang Don't be late for the meeting.

figurative To succeed, one must be like a tree planted by the water.

Grammatical Forms of be

• past tense: was
• plural: are
• comparative: better
• superlative: best
• present tense: is
• future tense: will be
• perfect tense: has been
• continuous tense: being
• singular: am
• positive degree: good
• infinitive: be
• gerund: being
• participle: been

Origin and Evolution of be

First Known Use: 0800 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'be' originated from Old English, derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'be-' meaning 'to exist'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'be' has evolved to encompass various forms of existence, identity, and relationships, becoming a fundamental verb in the English language.