IS

Meanings

• verb

  The third person singular present indicative form of the verb 'to be'. It represents the state of existence or being.

  - "She is a doctor."
  - "The sun is setting."
  - "Is that your car?"

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Variants

List of all variants of is that leads to same result
be , is , IS , is- , iso- , am , are , been , being , was , were , i , i's , I , I's , Is , Isa , is it not the case , is nowhere to be found

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'is' comes from the Old English word 'wesan' or 'weoran', meaning 'to be' or 'to become'. It is one of the oldest English words, with records dating back to around 1100 AD.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'is' is the most commonly used word in the English language.

2. In Old English, the word 'is' was written as 'wes' or 'weor', with the 'th' sound developing later in the language.

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Related Concepts

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1. identity: The concept of selfhood or individuality, which is often expressed through the use of the verb 'to be' and its various forms.

2. existence: The state of living or being, which is conveyed through the use of the verb 'to be' in its various forms.

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Culture

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The word 'is' has been used extensively in literature, music, and art to convey various meanings and ideas. For example, in poetry, 'is' is often used to explore identity and existence.

How to Memorize "is"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of 'is', think of it as representing 'I am' or 'it is'.

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