is

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪz/
• SAMPA: /Iz/

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Verb

Plain form be

Simple present am, is, are

Simple past was, were

Past participle been

Present participle being

1. (auxiliary) (linking) A form of the verb be when talking about someone or something else.

   He is late for class.

   Is it hot in here?

Related words

• 's - contraction