verb · A1

Are

AH/ɑː/

Are is the present of be with you, we, they, and plural nouns: you are late; the shops are open. I uses am; he/she/it uses is. You’re / they’re are everyday short forms. Were is the past.

Meaning

The form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun.

Examples

“They are at home.”
“We are ready.”
“Are you at home?”

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you/we/they are. I am. she is. Past: were.

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