Collocations with "be"

to be of mediocre or poor quality

Describes a place or time as being without any living things.

To be in a state of having no money.

Describes something, like a discussion or relationship, that is lacking interest or creativity.

Used to state that something is blasphemous.

to be perceived as uneducated or of a low social class

Used to describe a state of being strange or fanciful.

to be in a state of lying flat, often due to exhaustion, illness, or worship

to be tidy or in the correct order (esp. BrE)

To be in a state of having intelligence or development below the typical range. This term is dated and often considered offensive.

Used in questions to ask if something is a final goodbye.

Indicates the state of not having money; often a euphemism.

Describes a state of having delayed development. This term is outdated and offensive.