Is “are” a verb?

Yes, “are” is a verb. It is a form of the verb “be” that is used with second-person singular and all plural subjects (e.g., “You are right;” “They are talking”).

“Are” can be used in two ways:

• As a linking verb, which is used to describe the subject’s condition, state of being, or identity (e.g., “You are a good friend”)
• As an auxiliary verb (aka helping verb) to change the tense, mood, or voice of a main verb (e.g., “We are traveling”)

QuillBot’s Grammar Checker can help you make sure you’re using “are” correctly.