2007-08-25 05:17:35 · 7 answers · asked by Brad 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Instead of is, in some situation you could use the word exists.
Public transportation is for people who need it.
Public transportation exists for people who need it.
There are many verbs to be substituted for the word is.
2007-08-25 05:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the word "is" is a form of the verb "to be", and "to be" is pretty much one of the most basic, simple verbs in all languages. There are some synonmyms, however, depending on the context of the sentence. These include "seems", "appears", or "has". Also, modifiers can be added to the verb "to be", such as "might", "could", "should", etc...
Hope this helps!
2007-08-25 05:23:25 · answer #2 · answered by wagenvolks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you asking for inactive forms of simply BEING? How about one of these: exist, abide, be, be extant, be latent, be present, breathe, continue, endure, remain, stand, stay, subsist, or survive?
2007-08-25 05:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by Candidus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean smaller. Then it is the word "a"
2007-08-25 05:20:39 · answer #4 · answered by anton p 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Is" means "exists as". The only similarities I can think of are "am" (I exist as) and "are" (You, we and they exist as).
2007-08-25 05:31:12 · answer #5 · answered by picador 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"simmaler?"
2007-08-25 05:25:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
maybe
2007-08-25 05:21:27 · answer #7 · answered by bgee2001ca 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋