be

[US]/biː/
[UK]/bi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

prep. in, exist; is.

Phrases & Collocations

be yourself

be happy

be careful

be kind

be honest

be quiet

be patient

be grateful

be curious

so be it

let be

Example Sentences

to be in love

Real-world Examples

This is a date. You're going on a date.

Source: Friends Season 1 (Edited Version)

But I was young and foolish, and now am full of tears.

Source: Selected Literary Poems

The map pinpoints where you are, and the compass orients you in the right direction.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation November 2015

Is it the legislative, judicial or executive?

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2018 Collection

He started the company before he was five.

Source: CNN Selected July 2015 Collection

And I think that's what is sinking in with people this morning.

Source: NPR News November 2016 Collection

But at it's core, it's pretty simple.

Source: CNN 10 Student English August 2018 Compilation

How long have you been like this?

Source: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press Junior Middle School English

Yes, fine. Would 6 o'clock be okay?

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 9

Mastering an instrument is no easy feat.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection May 2015

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