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.

They're

They're going to the party.

R you coming?