Third-person singular simple present indicative form of be / (now colloquial) Used in phrases with existential there when the semantic subject is a third-person plural.

(rare) Alternative form of i's.

Alternative form of everything old is new again

(idiomatic, humorous) Alternative form of pick up what someone is putting down.

(humorous) One is fearless or a daredevil

Alternative form of a little knowledge is a dangerous thing

The long-term effects of war are greatly devastating and immeasurable.

Alternative form of perfect is the enemy of good

Alternative form of perfect is the enemy of good

Alternative form of perfect is the enemy of good