is
3rd person singular present indicative of be.
Idioms about is
as is. as1 (def. 23).
Origin of is
1Words Nearby is
Other definitions for IS (2 of 5)
Islamic State. See ISIS.
Other definitions for is- (3 of 5)
variant of iso- before a vowel: isallobar.
Other definitions for is. (4 of 5)
island.
isle.
Other definitions for Is. (5 of 5)
Isaiah.
island.
isle.
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How to use is in a sentence
At least for now, Modern Family is taking the less-is-more approach, and resisting turning it into The Lily Show.
Stop Hating on ‘Modern Family’ (But Also Stop Giving It Emmys) | Jason Lynch | October 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut instead of a witty pop song, we have yet more woe-is-me-feel-my-pain from an overpaid, over-cosseted celebrity.
Others, such as Redemption Rye, present their MGP whiskey as-is.
Your ‘Craft’ Rye Whiskey Is Probably From a Factory Distillery in Indiana | Eric Felten | July 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe book provides a no-detail-is-too-small approach to the scandal and its players.
Speed Read: The Juiciest Bits From a New Book on the Duke Lacrosse Scandal | William O’Connor | April 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDespite such enforced breaks, Cruz wowed with his the-end-is-nigh message.
Ted’s Excellent Adventure: How Cruz Rocked the Value Voters Summit | Michelle Cottle | October 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
"Buy something for your wife that-is-to-be," he said to his grand-nephew, as he handed him the folded paper.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsShe was very angry with Crozier, for it was absurd, that look of deprecating homage, that "Hush-she-is-coming" in his eyes.
You Never Know Your Luck, Complete | Gilbert ParkerThis has not been the case; our soldiers have been received as enemies, our military honor is-engaged.
Rule of the Monk | Giuseppe GaribaldiOh, misery!is wedlock treason to that purity,Which is the jewel and the soul of wedlock?Elizabeth!
The Saint's Tragedy | Charles KingsleyThus they encamped near the conifer, and called the place Toha-a-muk-is after the spruce they were afraid to touch.
Indian Legends of Vancouver Island | Alfred Carmichael
British Dictionary definitions for is (1 of 5)
/ (ɪz) /
(used with he, she, it, and with singular nouns) a form of the present tense (indicative mood) of be 1
Origin of is
1British Dictionary definitions for is (2 of 5)
Iceland
British Dictionary definitions for IS (3 of 5)
Iceland (international car registration)
Origin of IS
3British Dictionary definitions for is- (4 of 5)
variant of iso- isentropic
British Dictionary definitions for Is. (5 of 5)
Also: Isa Bible Isaiah
Island(s) or Isle(s)
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