Definition (noun) a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
Definition (verb) have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
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John is rich
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This is not a good answer
Definition (verb) be identical to; be someone or something
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The president of the company is John Smith
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This is my house
Definition (verb) occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
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Where is my umbrella?
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The toolshed is in the back
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What is behind this behavior?
Definition (verb) have an existence, be extant
Definition (verb) happen, occur, take place
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I lost my wallet; this was during the visit to my parents' house
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There were two hundred people at his funeral
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There was a lot of noise in the kitchen
Definition (verb) be identical or equivalent to
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One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!
Definition (verb) form or compose
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This money is my only income
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The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
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These constitute my entire belonging
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The children made up the chorus
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This sum represents my entire income for a year
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These few men comprise his entire army
Definition (verb) work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
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He is a herpetologist
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She is our resident philosopher
Definition (verb) represent, as of a character on stage
Definition (verb) spend or use time
Definition (verb) have life, be alive
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Our great leader is no more
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My grandfather lived until the end of war
Definition (verb) to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
Definition (verb) be priced at