Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Are
are, v. [L. es-, be, exist.] Suppletion form of the verb “be”; the plural present tense form.
- [Auxiliary verb for the progressive] continue.
- [Used for the copula with an adjective] appear; look.
- [Used for the lexical verb, indicating location or existence] live; dwell; exist.
- [Auxiliary verb for the passive voice.]
- [Linking verb with a verbal adjective in participle form.]
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