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Are
ɑr
Extremely common
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Are -
Existence or state of being
Example: They are happy.
Usage: formal/informalContext: general conversations
Note: Used to describe the state or condition of someone or something.
Present tense of the verb 'to be' for the second person singular and plural (you)
Example: You are my friend.
Usage: formal/informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Used to indicate a fact or characteristic about the person or group being addressed.
Auxiliary verb for forming continuous tenses
Example: They are watching a movie.
Usage: formal/informalContext: describing ongoing actions
Note: Used with the present participle of the main verb to indicate actions happening at the moment or around a specific time.
Are's synonyms
Am
Used to indicate that the subject and the verb are in the present tense.
Example: I am going to the store.
Note: Similar meaning to 'are' but used when referring to the first person singular.
Is
Used to indicate that the subject and the verb are in the present tense.
Example: She is a doctor.
Note: Similar meaning to 'are' but used when referring to the third person singular or singular nouns.
Be
A form of 'be' that can be used as a synonym for 'are' in various contexts.
Example: They will be here soon.
Note: Can be used in different tenses and forms compared to 'are'.
Exist
To have actual being; be.
Example: Opportunities exist for growth in this company.
Note: More formal and specific than 'are', indicating the presence or occurrence of something.
Are expressions, common phrases
How are you?
A common greeting used to inquire about someone's well-being.
Example: How are you feeling today?
Note: The phrase 'How are you?' is a greeting, while 'are' itself is a verb indicating the present tense of 'to be.'
You are welcome.
A polite response to someone thanking you for something.
Example: Thank you for helping me. You are welcome.
Note: The phrase 'You are welcome' is used as a response to gratitude, while 'are' itself is a form of the verb 'to be.'
We are all ears.
To indicate full attention and willingness to listen to what someone has to say.
Example: Tell us your idea. We are all ears.
Note: The phrase 'We are all ears' is an idiomatic expression, while 'are' is the present tense of 'to be.'
Here we are.
Used when arriving at a place or reaching a goal.
Example: After a long journey, they finally arrived at their destination. 'Here we are,' he said.
Note: The phrase 'Here we are' signifies arrival or achievement, while 'are' signifies existence or a state.
What are you up to?
Asking about someone's current activities or plans.
Example: I haven't heard from you in a while. What are you up to these days?
Note: The phrase 'What are you up to?' is an informal way of asking about activities, while 'are' itself is a form of the verb 'to be.'
You are what you eat.
This idiom suggests that a person's health and well-being are influenced by their diet.
Example: If you eat healthy food, you will be healthy. You are what you eat.
Note: The phrase 'You are what you eat' is an idiomatic expression, while 'are' is the present tense of 'to be.'
There you are!
An expression used to indicate finding something or someone that was being sought.
Example: After searching for his keys, he finally found them. 'There you are!' he exclaimed.
Note: The phrase 'There you are!' signifies discovery or finding, while 'are' signifies existence or a state.
Are you kidding me?
An expression of disbelief or incredulity towards something said or done.
Example: When she heard the surprising news, she exclaimed, 'Are you kidding me?'
Note: The phrase 'Are you kidding me?' is an informal expression, while 'are' itself is a form of the verb 'to be.'
As you are aware
Used to acknowledge that someone already knows or understands something.
Example: As you are aware, the deadline for the project is approaching.
Note: The phrase 'As you are aware' is a formal way of acknowledging knowledge, while 'are' is the present tense of 'to be.'
Are everyday (slang) expressions
Ain't
Ain't is a contraction of 'am not', 'is not', 'are not', 'has not', and 'have not'. It is used informally in spoken English.
Example: I ain't going to the party tonight.
Note: Ain't is considered non-standard English and is often viewed as incorrect in formal writing.
Y'all
Y'all is a contraction of 'you all' and is commonly used in Southern American English to address a group of people.
Example: Y'all should come over for dinner sometime.
Note: Y'all is regional slang primarily used in Southern dialects and may not be recognized or used in other English-speaking regions.
Whatcha
Whatcha is a contraction of 'what are you' and is used informally in spoken language.
Example: Whatcha doing later?
Note: Whatcha is a colloquial form and should not be used in formal writing or professional settings.
You're
You're is a contraction of 'you are'. It is commonly used in spoken and written English.
Example: You're the best!
Note: You're is a grammatically correct and commonly used contraction in English.
're
're is a contraction of 'are' and is commonly used in spoken and written English.
Example: They're coming over later.
Note: 're is a standard contraction used in place of 'are' and is widely accepted in English language.
Aren't
Aren't is a contraction of 'are not' and is used to form questions or negatives in spoken English.
Example: Aren't you going to the concert with us?
Note: Aren't is a standard English contraction and is widely accepted in both spoken and written language.
Are - Examples
Are you coming to the party tonight?
We are going on vacation next week.
Are there any apples in the fridge?
They are my best friends.
Are grammar
Are - Auxiliary (Auxiliary) / Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present)
Lemma: be
Conjugations
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): be
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): was, were
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): being
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): been
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): am, are
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): is
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Are Contains 1 syllables: are
Phonetic transcription:
are , (The red syllable is stressed)
Are - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Are: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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