be there

be there verb: used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see be, there.

Verb

be there (highly irregular; see conjugation table)

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see be, there.
- Job interviews, site inspections, board meetings, client reviews, training sessions and conferences can be conducted online, but ultimately 'being there' matters.2023 July 26, Jim Steer, “Where rail can win modal shift”, in RAIL, number 988, page 39
(idiomatic) To be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty.
- She knows that I'll always be there for her.

first-person singular present	am there
first-person singular present	'm there
first-person singular past	was there
second-person singular present	are there
second-person singular present	're there
second-person singular past	were there
third-person singular present	is there
third-person singular present	's there
third-person singular past	was there
plural present	are there
plural present	're there
plural past	were there
past subjunctive	were there
present participle	being there
past participle	been there

What does be there mean?: Be there means used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see be, there.
What is be there in Vietnamese?: Be there in Vietnamese is đồng hành. See Be there meaning in Vietnamese.
What part of speech is be there?: Be there is a verb.
What is the past tense of be there?: The past tense of be there is was there.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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