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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There are up-and-coming streets with nice cafes and grocery shops but also places where units are shuttered.

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Pensioners are being urged to get a free air fryer before supplies run out.

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The Scotland innings was a bright spark amid the uncertainty around how good England actually are.

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Many of us are keen to forget hours spent running around muddy fields as part of cross country.

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Families have been urged to ensure their children are up to date with their immunisations against the highly contagious disease, which can cause serious health complications.

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