are
n. A1 Beginner US //ˈɑɹ// are
n. the form of the verb 'be' used with 'you', 'we', and 'they'. You use it to describe people, things, or situations in the present.
n. the second-person singular and plural, and first- and third-person plural, present indicative form of 'be'.
They are very happy with the results.
We are currently looking for a new apartment that is closer to the city center.
While some critics argue the film is a masterpiece, others are less convinced by its slow pacing and abstract narrative structure.
Usage
The verb is the present tense plural form of 'be'; it also serves as an auxiliary verb in the present continuous tense.