Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To exist or have presence in the world or a specific state of being.
Be
/biː/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
I want to be a teacher.Will it be sunny tomorrow?
Etymology:
Originates from Old English beon, influenced by Norse and Latin, with roots in Indo-European verb forms related to existence.
Usage Statistics:
32623 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
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