is — meaning in English

English meaning

• ice noun Water that has frozen solid.
• i.e. abbreviation Used before a restatement that explains or defines exactly what has just been said, meaning 'that is' or 'in other words'.
• is verb The third-person singular present form of the verb be, used with he, she, it or any singular noun to link a subject to a description, identity, state or location.
• ling noun A long, slender saltwater fish related to cod, used as food.

Senses

is is used for these senses in English:

• ie Forming diminutive or affectionate forms of nouns or names.
• ling small, immature, miniature
• y Forming diminutive nouns.
• IS Initialism of Islamic State.
• ice A frozen dessert made of fruit juice, water and sugar.

ice — full definition

1. noun Water that has frozen solid.
2. noun A cold, unfriendly manner or atmosphere between people.
3. noun Icing or frosting on a cake or pastry.
4. verb To cover a cake with icing or frosting.
5. verb To cool something by packing it in or around ice.

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