are

/ɑ:/

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The word "are" can have different meanings and uses in English. Let's break it down for you!

Basic Definition

• "Are" (verb): "Are" is the present tense form of the verb "to be." It is used with the subject "you," as well as with plural nouns and pronouns.

Usage Instructions

• Subject Agreement: Use "are" when you are talking about more than one person or thing. For example:

  • "They are happy."
  • "The dogs are barking."

• With "you": You also use "are" when speaking to someone directly:

  • "You are my friend."

Examples

1. Simple Present Tense:

   • "We are students."
   • "The flowers are beautiful."

2. Negative Form:

   • "They are not (aren't) at home."
   • "You are not late."

3. Question Form:

   • "Are you coming to the party?"
   • "What are they doing?"

Advanced Usage

• In Descriptions: "Are" can be used to describe characteristics or states:

  • "The apples are red."
  • "Her ideas are interesting."

• In Present Continuous Tense: "Are" is also used with the verb "to be" to form the present continuous:

  • "They are eating lunch."
  • "I am studying; you are playing."

Word Variants

• Be: The base form of "are."
• Is: The singular form used with "he," "she," and "it."
• Was/Were: Past forms of "to be."

Different Meanings

• Are (noun): An "are" is a unit of area measurement equal to 100 square meters, mainly used in land measurement.
  • Example: "The garden is one are in size."

Synonyms

• Am: Used with "I."
• Is: Used with singular subjects.
• Be: The base form of the verb.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• "There you are!": A phrase used when you find someone or something, or when something is confirmed.
• "You are what you eat.": An idiom suggesting that what you consume has a direct effect on your health and well-being.

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Noun

1. a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters

Synonyms

• ar