Meaning of the word "to be" in English
What does "to be" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
to be
US /tə biː/
UK /tə biː/
Auxiliary Verb
1.
to exist or happen
Example:
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I want to be happy.
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The meeting is to be held tomorrow.
2.
used as an auxiliary verb to form tenses, moods, and voices
Example:
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She is reading a book.
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They were playing soccer.
Verb
used to indicate identity or a characteristic
Example:
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She wants to be a doctor.
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He seems to be tired.