Does verb be has a meaning of its own?

Answer 1

Yes, the verb be has several meanings of its own. The verb be (and as it is conjugated: am, is, are, was, were) can mean "exist." For example, "There are seven chairs in the room." It can mean "to happen, to occur." For example, "My birthday will be next month." It can mean "to occupy or maintain a place or position." For example, "The chair is in the living room." It can mean to "continue." For example, "The children are playing quietly. Let them be."

Answer 2

Yes, the verb "be" serves as a linking verb that connects the subject of a sentence to its complement, expressing a state of being or existence. It does not have a specific action like other verbs but is crucial for forming sentences in English to indicate identity, condition, or existence.