BE
Scrabble letter values: B3E1 = 4
Definition
- noun a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element. — synonyms: beryllium, glucinium, atomic_number_4
- verb have the quality of being.
- verb be identical to.
- verb occupy a certain position or area.
- verb have an existence, be extant. — synonyms: exist
- verb happen, occur, take place.
- verb be identical or equivalent to. — synonyms: equal
- verb form or compose. — synonyms: constitute, represent, make_up, comprise
- verb work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function. — synonyms: follow
- verb represent, as of a character on stage. — synonyms: embody, personify
- verb spend or use time.
- verb have life, be alive. — synonyms: live
- verb to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form.
- verb be priced at. — synonyms: cost
Examples
- “(copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)”
- “John is rich”
- “This is not a good answer”