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The meanings of the verb "to be"

1. Exists.
There is a rabbit inside.

There is nothing in the fridge.

There is a problem...

There is a difference.

2. Happens.
The party is tonight.

The meeting is down the hall.

Come, it is over there.

3. Located.
She is at school.

She is home.

The food is on the table.

4. Shows identity.
She is Alexis and this is Bob.

He is a singer.

He is not a singer.

5. Shows a quality.
She is beautiful.

It is stinky.

This is dangerous.

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