Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-be

Verb
/tÉ™ bi/
Definition
To be is a verb that denotes existence or the state of being. It is the base form of the verb used to indicate identity, condition, or occurrence.
Examples
  • She is happy to be here.
  • He wants to be a doctor one day.
  • To be or not to be, that is the question.
Meaning
The term ‘to be’ represents the essence of existence or the state of something that is present or happening.
Synonyms
  • Exist
  • Live
  • Occur
  • Happen