am
Pronunciation
[change]- (stressed) IPA (key): /ˈæm/, SAMPA: /"{m/
- (unstressed) IPA (key): /əm/, SAMPA: /@m/
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Verb
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Past participle |
Present participle |
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- (auxiliary) (linking) A form of the verb be used about the person speaking
- I am hungry. Is there any food around?
- Am I right?
Related words
[change]Adverb
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- Am is another way of spelling a.m..