Definitions

are

[ahr, er] / ɑr, ər /

VERB

exist

Synonyms

STRONG

abide act breathe continue do endure hold inhabit last live move obtain persist prevail remain rest stand stay subsist survive

WEAK

be alive go on have being have place

Antonyms

STRONG

cease depart die discontinue forsake give up go halt idle leave lose pass quit refuse reject stop

VERB

happen

Synonyms

STRONG

befall occur transpire

WEAK

come about come to pass take place

Example Sentences

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Researchers warn that climate shifts at higher elevations are unfolding faster and with greater intensity, raising risks for water supplies, ecosystems, and human safety.

From Science Daily

The study was conducted in animal models that closely reflect people living with HIV who are receiving ART, and the results were recently published in Science Advances.

From Science Daily

Solar flares are among the most powerful explosions in the solar system.

From Science Daily

These particles are then bonded together and cured under gentle conditions.

From Science Daily

The failed dental work has also led her to develop auto-immune conditions that are causing damage to her face and have made it painful to eat.

From BBC