be

[bi]

Definition:
1. To exist; to be present.
2. Happen, occur, take place.
3. To be located; to be in a place.
4. Form or compose.

Use 'be' in a sentence:

• 1. You can be married and still be plenty lonely.
• 2. I'll be ready shortly.
• 3. Can he be serious?
• 4. She'll be here presently.
• 5. He can be a real honey when he wants to be.
• 6. Looks can be deceptive.
• 7. I can be very persuasive when I want to be.
• 8. He can be very obstinate when he wants to be!
• 9. Allah be praised.
• 10. It may be the judge's fault. It may be a lawyer's fault. It may be a procedural snafu.
• 11. He could be spiteful.
• 12. Intelligence cannot be overvalued.
• 13. I'll be right back.
• 14. Thanks. That'll be grand!
• 15. Pop music doesn't have to be trash; it can be art.
• 16. Allah be praised!
• 17. It'll be a snack.
• 18. 'Be careful!' he yelled.
• 19. We must be well prepared, there must be no slips.
• 20. What is the current thinking on this question?
• 21. You might be right.
• 22. They claim to be the party of law and order.
• 23. Things ain't what they used to be.
• 24. There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be.
• 25. Life was never going to be so free and easy again.
• 26. Now is a good time to buy a house.
• 27. Will you be quiet!
• 28. How is the business doing?
• 29. It looks like we're going to be late.
• 30. Look at the time! We'll be late.
• 31. Now is a good time to invest in the property market.
• 32. Standards aren't what they used to be.
• 33. Good posture is essential when working at the computer.
• 34. Diversions will be signposted.
• 35. Cheats will be disqualified.
• 36. Tonight will be cloudy.
• 37. Shoplifters will be prosecuted.
• 38. It would appear that this was a major problem.
• 39. His school work is suffering because of family problems.
• 40. There have been many complaints from members of the public.
• 41. This will be a problem for some time to come.
• 42. They should be allowed to wait for cheaper technologies to be developed.
• 43. The aim is to give people more power over their own lives.
• 44. The present regime has been in power for two years.
• 45. Power can be intoxicating.
• 46. It is now possible to map the different functions of the brain.
• 47. Further information is available on application to the principal.
• 48. Only then did she realize the stress he was under.
• 49. The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas.
• 50. Would now be a suitable moment to discuss my report?
• 51. If he doesn't want to be involved, then so be it.
• 52. The short story is a difficult art form to master.
• 53. In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved.
• 54. It'll probably be OK.
• 55. The fact is, they're there to make money.
• 56. Physiology is the study of how living things work.
• 57. Living in Africa was very different from home and quite an experience.
• 58. The first stage in research is data collection.
• 59. They now say that red wine is good for you.
• 60. It is time to put a stop to the violence.