being
Americannoun
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the fact of existing; existence (as opposed to nonexistence).
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conscious, mortal existence; life.
Our being is as an instantaneous flash of light in the midst of eternal night.
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substance or nature.
of such a being as to arouse fear.
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something that exists.
inanimate beings.
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a living thing.
strange, exotic beings that live in the depths of the sea.
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a human being; person.
the most beautiful being you could imagine.
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(initial capital letter) God.
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Philosophy.
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that which has actuality either materially or in idea.
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absolute existence in a complete or perfect state, lacking no essential characteristic; essence.
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conjunction
noun
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the state or fact of existing; existence
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essential nature; self
she put her whole being into the part
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something that exists or is thought to exist, esp something that cannot be assigned to any category
a being from outer space
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a person; human being
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(in the philosophy of Aristotle) actuality Compare becoming
Other Word Forms
- nonbeing noun
- superbeing noun
Etymology
Origin of being
Example Sentences
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Balchandani said his passion "spiralled" about two decades ago when he realised the vast range of plants for sale and the benefits that came with being surrounded by greenery.
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Goldie told BBC Scotland News people were being "cautious" but there was still "normality" with roads busy and malls and hotels open.
From BBC
British and Irish citizens living in the Middle East are being encouraged to sign up to registration schemes.
From BBC
Two books have been returned to a library almost 50 years past their due date after being spotted in a charity shop 60 miles away.
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She said the family being told that Ethan's lifespan was significantly reduced because of the brain injury had created an added motivation to get him home.
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