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is around

is around is the third-person singular simple present indicative of be around.

Meaning of be around

Verb

be around (third-person singular simple present is around, present participle being around, simple past was around, past participle been around)

  1. (idiomatic, intransitive, stative) To be alive, existent, or present.
    • I'll be around for another hour or so.
  2. (idiomatic, transitive) To be near; to socialize with.
    • You're fun to be around.

Questions about is around

What is is around the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Is around is the third-person singular simple present indicative of be around.

Words near is around in the dictionary

  1. is all
  2. is all about
  3. is along
  4. is anyone here a doctor
  5. is anyone sitting here
  6. is around
  7. is at the plague
  8. is awake
  9. is bored
  10. is born
  11. is born yesterday

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