Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tobe
Verb
/tuː biː/
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Definition
A form of the verb ‘to be’, used in various contexts to denote existence, identity, or condition.
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Examples
- We all strive to be our best selves.
- To be or not to be, that is the question.
- She wants to be a doctor when she grows up.
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Meaning
The verb ‘to be’ indicates the state or quality of being; it can express existence or identity.
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Synonyms
- exist
- live
- occur
- become