Are

/ɑːr/

Meaning & Definition

verb

The present tense plural form of the verb 'to be'.

They are going to the concert tonight.

Used as a linking verb to connect the subject with a subject complement.

You are the best friend I could ask for.

Used to indicate existence or presence.

There are many beautiful places to visit in the world.

Used to express a state of being or to describe a situation.

These students are very talented.

Used in forming the continuous tenses.

We are working on a new project.

Middle English, from Old English 'eort' and related to 'be'.

are you kidding?

Used to express disbelief or surprise at something said.

as you are

In the way that you are; without changes.

where are you?

Inquiring about someone's location.

To exist or live.

Third person singular present of be.

was

Past tense of be.

They're

They're going to the party.

R you coming?