CEFR A1

am

verb

Meaning

The form of the verb 'to be' used with 'I'. It shows what 'I' am or what 'I' am doing.

Examples

I am a student at this school.
I am learning new words every day.

Synonyms: is, are, was, were

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am (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /æm/

Definition

The form of the verb 'to be' used with 'I'. It shows what 'I' am or what 'I' am doing.

Examples

I am a student at this school.
I am learning new words every day.
Today, I am feeling very well.

How to Use am

I am (collocation): The standard way to say 'I' and 'be' in the present tense. — "I am tired today."
I am not (collocation): To make a negative statement with 'I' and 'be'. — "I am not ready yet."
Am I...? (collocation): To ask a question with 'I' and 'be'. — "Am I late for the meeting?"

Synonyms of am

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