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Is the word is a preposition?

No, "is" is not a preposition. It is a verb.

Prepositions show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. They usually describe location, direction, time, or manner. Some examples of prepositions include: on, in, at, to, from, by, with, for, etc.

Verbs describe actions, states of being, or occurrences. "Is" is a form of the verb "to be" and indicates a state of being.

Here's an example:

* The book is on the table.

* "On" is a preposition showing the location of the book.

* "Is" is the verb indicating the state of being of the book.

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