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IZ/ɪz/

Is is the present of be with he, she, it, and singular nouns: she is late; the bus is full. I uses am; you/we/they use are. Isn’t is the short negative. Was is the past.

Meaning

The form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun.

Examples

• “The shop is closed.”
• “My brother is a doctor.”
• “Is this your phone?”

Good to know

he/she/it is. I am. they are. Negative: is not / isn’t.

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