Meaning & Definition of Am in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The present tense form of the verb 'to be' used with the first person singular subject 'I'.

  Example Sentence: I am happy.

• Definition: Used for stating existence or identity.

  Example Sentence: I am a teacher.

Etymology

Origin: From Old English 'eom', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*imaz'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• I am: A phrase used to define oneself or express one's state.
• Where am I?: A query about one's location.
• Who am I?: A question regarding one's identity.

Translations

• Spanish: soy

• French: je suis

• German: ich bin

• Russian: я есть

Related Words

• is: Third person singular present of 'be'.

• are: Second person singular and plural present of 'be'.

• was: Past tense of 'be' for the first person singular.

Slang Meanings of am

• Meaning: Used to assert identity or state of being.

  Example Sentence: I’m the boss around here.

• Meaning: A casual affirmation of existence.

  Example Sentence: I’m here, what’s up?