are
/ɑr/
verb
- Used with 'you', 'we', and 'they' to show a state or identity in the present tense.
- You are my best friend.
- We are going to the park after school.
- They are very kind to everyone.
- Used with 'you', 'we', and 'they' to indicate location or existence in the present tense.
- We are in the library studying for the test.
- There are three cookies left in the jar.
- The keys are on the kitchen counter.
- Used with 'you', 'we', and 'they' as a helping verb to form the present continuous tense.
- They are playing soccer in the backyard.
- We are watching a movie tonight.
- You are learning a new language.
noun
- A unit of area equal to 100 square meters, used in measuring land.
- They bought a plot of land that is 2 are in size.
- One are is about the size of a small apartment.
- The farmer's field measures 5 are.