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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Both technologies are approved for use in clinical and research settings.

From Science Daily

Amid slowing exports because of US tariffs, India has proposed raising limits on duty-free inputs for industries such as seafood, which are major export sectors.

From BBC

Pimenta argues that agents who still feel they can do everything are either 'delusional' or making promises they can't keep.

From BBC

Sources are indicating a deal is at an advanced stage over an initial loan that will include an option to buy.

From BBC

Fear and Gibson have also won four European medals and are two-time Grand Prix Final bronze medallists.

From BBC