Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

to-be

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 6.70 in modern English

Syllables
to-be
IPA
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The future, that which is to come.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From to + be.

Usage

Phrases

-to-be a suffix attached after nouns to-come

Frequently Paired Words

-to-be a suffix attached after nouns to-come

Synonyms

the future

Antonyms

as-is

Questions

What does to-be mean?
The future, that which is to come.
Where does to-be come from?
From to + be.

How to pronounce to-be

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