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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The broad-muzzled canids are only fertile once a year — right around Valentine’s Day.

From Los Angeles Times

Getting there when all you can smell are roses is quite another.

From BBC

"It was tough for all of us. We are all still dealing with it in our own ways," he said.

From BBC

The actors in the supporting roles are mostly merely adequate.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are committed to fully supporting law enforcement in their investigation.”

From The Wall Street Journal