am Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a radioactive transuranic metallic element; discovered by bombarding uranium with helium atoms
   atomic number 95; americium.
   
2. noun a master's degree in arts and sciences
   Artium Magister; MA; Master of Arts.
   
3. noun modulation of the amplitude of the (radio) carrier wave
   amplitude modulation.
   
4. verb have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
   be.
   
   • John is rich
   • This is not a good answer
5. verb be identical to; be someone or something
   be.
   
   • The president of the company is John Smith
   • This is my house
6. verb occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
   be.
   
   • Where is my umbrella?" "The toolshed is in the back
   • What is behind this behavior?
7. verb have an existence, be extant
   be; exist.
   
   • Is there a God?
8. verb happen, occur, take place; this was during the visit to my parents' house"
   be.
   
   • I lost my wallet
   • There were two hundred people at his funeral
   • There was a lot of noise in the kitchen
9. verb be identical or equivalent to
   be; equal.
   
   • One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!
10. verb form or compose
    constitute; represent; be; comprise; make up.
    
    • This money is my only income
    • The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
    • These constitute my entire belonging
    • The children made up the chorus
    • This sum represents my entire income for a year
    • These few men comprise his entire army
11. verb work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
    be; follow.
    
    • He is a herpetologist
    • She is our resident philosopher
12. verb represent, as of a character on stage
    embody; be; personify.
    
    • Derek Jacobi was Hamlet
13. verb spend or use time
    be.
    
    • I may be an hour
14. verb have life, be alive
    be; live.
    
    • Our great leader is no more
    • My grandfather lived until the end of war
15. verb to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
    be.
    
    • let her be
16. verb be priced at
    be; cost.
    
    • These shoes cost $100

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