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is

1 American  
[iz] / ɪz /

verb

  1. 3rd person singular present indicative of be.


idioms

  1. as is. as.

IS 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. information security.

  2. Islamic State. See ISIS.


is- 3 American  
  1. variant of iso- before a vowel.

    isallobar.


is. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. island.

  2. isle.


Is. 5 American  

abbreviation

  1. Isaiah.

  2. island.

  3. isle.


Is. 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Also: IsaBible Isaiah

  2. Island(s) or Isle(s)

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IS 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Iceland (international car registration)

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is 3 British  
/ ɪz /

verb

  1. a form of the present tense (indicative mood) of be 1

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is 4 British  

abbreviation

  1. Iceland

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is- 5 British  

combining form

  1. variant of iso-

    isentropic

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Etymology

Origin of is

First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch is, Old Norse es, er, German, Gothic ist, Latin est, Greek estí, Old Church Slavonic jestĭ, Sanskrit asti

Example Sentences

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The movie is part of Mattel Inc.’s strategy to continue extending its toy brands into the entertainment arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The Earth, Wind & Fire documentary is also landing exactly when we need it most.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Questlove’s newest documentary is a rare instance of an artist capturing lightning in a bottle twice.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

To most, though, Earth, Wind & Fire is synonymous with “September” memes, maximalist performance and magic onstage and in their music.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

There is faint starlight on the bay, which outlines the shore, ships, and buildings in the distance.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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