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English → English
(linking) To describe: a verb used to link a subject to its description or identity
The hardback book is blue, and it costs exactly five euros at the shop.
(English) The hardback book is blue, and it costs exactly five euros at the shop.
John is thirty-five years old this year, and he would like to be a doctor.
(English) John is thirty-five years old this year, and he would like to be a doctor.
(existence) To be present: used to say that something exists or is in a specific location
The dictionary is on the table, right next to the lamp in the study.
(English) The dictionary is on the table, right next to the lamp in the study.
There was someone in the dark room, but I couldn't see their face clearly.
(English) There was someone in the dark room, but I couldn't see their face clearly.
Entry ID: en:en:be · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary