is
1 Americanverb
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island.
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isle.
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Isaiah.
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island.
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isle.
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Also: Isa. Bible Isaiah
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Island(s) or Isle(s)
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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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