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is - What does it mean?

Definition of 'is'

English

(IS)

Etymology 1

From (etyl), from (etyl) (m), from (etyl) . The paradigm of "to be" has been since the time of Proto-Germanic a synthesis of four originally distinct verb stems. The infinitive form "to be" is from .

Alternative forms

* 's

Verb

(head)
  • (be)
  • He is a doctor. He retired some time ago.
    Should he do the task, it is vital that you follow him.
    It all depends on what the meaning of is is. - (Bill Clinton)
  • Quotations
    * (seeCites)

    See also

    * am * are * art * be (rel-mid3) * been * beest * being * was (rel-mid3) * wast * were * wert (rel-bottom)

    Statistics

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    Etymology 2

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    Noun

    (head)
  • remember to dot your is
    Usage notes

    Similar to 'is'

    ies, ios