Meaning & Definition of Is
Is (abbreviation)
- island; isle
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Is (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to have life
"stories that begin with the familiar line once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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to occupy a place or location
"we'll be there waiting for you"
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to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
"our school's football team is first in its division"
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to take place
"the party is next Saturday"
Related Entry: Be (verb)
Be is a different word from Is. The synonyms below are for be, not for is.
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to have life
"stories that begin with the familiar line once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"
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to occupy a place or location
"we'll be there waiting for you"
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to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
"our school's football team is first in its division"
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to take place
"the party is next Saturday"
Related Entry: Be (to) (verb)
Be (to) is a different word from Is. The synonyms below are for be (to), not for is.
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to behave toward in a stated way
"you need to be nice to your brother"
Is friends with is a different word from Is. The synonyms below are for is friends with, not for is.
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to come or be together as friends
"If you could be friends with any famous person, past or present, who would you pick?"
Is on the lookout for is a different word from Is. The synonyms below are for is on the lookout for, not for is.
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to be cautious of or on guard against
"After the storm, the police told the public to be on the lookout for downed power lines."
"The public should remain vigilant and keep a lookout for any suspicious activity."
Is out of breath is a different word from Is. The synonyms below are for is out of breath, not for is.
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to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty
"They were out of breath after their five-mile run."
Is partial to is a different word from Is. The synonyms below are for is partial to, not for is.
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to show partiality toward
"My girlfriend likes thrillers, but I myself am partial to comedies."
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to take pleasure in
"They are both partial to weekend camping trips."
Related Entry: As (conjunction)
As is a different word from Is. The synonyms below are for as, not for is.
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at or during the time that
"he slipped as he was walking to his car"
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for the reason that
"had his meals delivered to him as he couldn't navigate the icy sidewalk with his walker"
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in spite of the fact that
"silly as it sounds, that's exactly the way that it happened"
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the way it would be or one would do if
"his face looked as he'd gotten a terrible shock"
Related Entry: Say (verb)
Say is a different word from Is. The synonyms below are for say, not for is.
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to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"why don't you just say what's on your mind?"
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to convey in appropriate or telling terms
"I'm not quite sure how to say this, but that's the worst essay I've ever read"
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to give from memory
"say your prayers"
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to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
"let's say, for the sake of argument, that this is true"
Related Entry: Whatsit (noun)
Whatsit is a different word from Is. The synonyms below are for whatsit, not for is.
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a small article the actual name of which one either does not know or cannot remember
"there's always one random whatsit left over every time I put a bookcase together"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Is
The most common words with a similar meaning to Is:
breathes,
exists,
lives,
subsists,
bears,
lies,
sits,
stands,
grades,
places,
ranks,
rates,
befalls,
betides,
chances,
comes,
comes about,
comes down,
comes off,
cooks,
does,
goes on,
happens,
haps,
occurs,
passes,
transpires,
comes to pass
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Is
Words with the opposite meaning of Is:
Near Antonyms of Is
disappears,
evaporates,
vanishes,
ceases,
desists,
discontinues,
ends,
quits,
stops,
abates,
dies (down),
ebbs,
lets up,
moderates,
subsides,
wanes
Origin & Etymology of Is
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German ist is (from sīn to be), Latin est (from esse to be), Greek esti (from einai to be)
Words & Phrases Containing Is
Frequently Asked Questions about Is
What does "Is" mean?
"Is" means island; isle. As an an abbreviation and a verb, it is defined as: island; isle. It has 4 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Is"?
Other words for "Is" include breathes, exists, lives, subsists, bears, lies, sits and stands. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Is" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Is"?
There are 89 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Is". Common alternatives include breathes, exists, lives, subsists, bears, lies, sits, stands, grades and places.
What is the opposite of "Is"?
Antonyms of "Is" include departs, dies, expires, passes away, perishes and succumbs. Near antonyms include disappears, evaporates, vanishes and ceases.
How do you use "Is" in a sentence?
Examples of "Is" in a sentence: "stories that begin with the familiar line once upon a time there was a beautiful maiden"; "we'll be there waiting for you"; "our school's football team is first in its division".
Is "Is" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Is" can be used as an abbreviation and a verb, depending on the context.
What is the origin of the word "Is"?
"Is" comes from Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German ist is (from sīn to be), Latin est (from esse to be), Greek esti (from einai to be).
What is another word for "Is" meaning "to have life"?
When "Is" (verb) means to have life, synonyms include breathes, exists, lives and subsists. Opposites in this sense include departs, dies, expires and passes away.