what is the definition of 'is'?

Answer 1

is: The third-person singular verb form of the copula in the English language.
for more click here:http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/is

Answer 2

is: The third-person singular verb form of the copula in the English language.

Abbreviation
IS and Is are two letter acronyms that or which may refer to:

Image stabilization.
Independence Square.
Information science, an interdisciplinary science primarily concerned with the collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information.
An initialism for Information services.
An initialism for Information systems.
Insertion sequence.
Intelli-Star, a computer system used to display local forecasts on The Weather Channel.
Intermediate school.
International Sign (Deaf sign language/pidgin).
International Socialists, a number of socialist political organizations.
Intrinsic safety.
The Investment Saving schedule of the non-financial real economy at equilibrium.
In the Bible, it is an abbreviation short form for the major prophetic Book of Isaiah.
In Geography, it is an abbreviation short form for Island(s).
In Geography, it is an abbreviation short form for Isle(s).

Answer 3

Here ya go, pick your favorite:

to equal in meaning : have the same connotation as
to have identity with
to constitute the same class as
to have a specified qualification or characterization
to belong to the class of
to have an objective existence
to have, maintain, or occupy a place, situation, or position
to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted
to take place
to come or go

Answer 4

verb and auxiliary verb, present singular 1st person am, 2nd are or (Archaic) art, 3rd is, present plural are; past singular 1st person was, 2nd were or (Archaic) wast or wert, 3rd was, past plural were; present subjunctive be; past subjunctive singular 1st person were, 2nd were or (Archaic) wert, 3rd were; past subjunctive plural were; past participle been; present participle be‧ing.

–verb (used without object) 1. to exist or live: Shakespeare's “To be or not to be” is the ultimate question.
2. to take place; happen; occur: The wedding was last week.
3. to occupy a place or position: The book is on the table.
4. to continue or remain as before: Let things be.
5. to belong; attend; befall: May good fortune be with you.
6. (used as a copula to connect the subject with its predicate adjective, or predicate nominative, in order to describe, identify, or amplify the subject): Martha is tall. John is president. This is she.
7. (used as a copula to introduce or form interrogative or imperative sentences): Is that right? Be quiet! Don't be facetious.
–auxiliary verb 8. (used with the present participle of another verb to form the progressive tense): I am waiting.
9. (used with the present participle or infinitive of the principal verb to indicate future action): She is visiting there next week. He is to see me today.
10. (used with the past participle of another verb to form the passive voice): The date was fixed. It must be done.
11. (used in archaic or literary constructions with some intransitive verbs to form the perfect tense): He is come. Agamemnon to the wars is gone.

Answer 5

Third person, singular form of "to be" Clinton graduated from Yale university and didn't know this, so don't feel bad. ;o)

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Answer 6

definitions include:
- to exist or live
- to take place; happen; occur
- to occupy a place or position
- to belowng; attend; befall

Answer 7

IS is the present, third person singular form of TO BE.

Answer 8

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=is&x=0&y=0

Answer 9

Don't ask Rumsfeld. He had to ask a reporter: What is the definition of 'it'?

If he didn't undertstand "it", I'm sure he doesn't know what "is".

Answer 10

That left even Bill Clinton a-wondering, as he tried to worm his way out of things