being

Verb

present participle and gerund of be

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A living creature.
2. (countable, uncountable) The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.
3. (countable, uncountable) That which has actuality (materially or in concept).
4. (countable, uncountable) One's basic nature, or the qualities thereof; essence or personality.
5. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) An abode; a cottage.

Conj

Given that; since.

be

• Verb
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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbiːɪŋ/

Etymology

Originated 1250–1300 from Middle English being; see be + -ing.

Synonyms

existence

creature

existing

living

entity

spirit

subsistence

living creature

becoming

staying

possessions

life

herd

abiding

existent

organism

essence

beingness

going

substance

present

become

having

matter

moving

situated

soul

standing

survival

thing

world

🗺️

ghost

👻

gist

continue

happening

esse

condition

human

kind

commodity

coming

marrow

in the act of

in the process of

nature

normal

nub

occurrence

born

🐣

pith

Translations

essere

ser

être

Wesen

Sein

existence

créature

ser

creatura

wezen

ύπαρξη

esistenza

varlık

Dasein

bestaan

Sentences

This may account for the coat of arms being thought to be upside down .

Joy is known for being an inventor .

She is driven to escape after witnessing another mackerel being prepared as food .

Thus some series , such as " Pet Alien ", " Being Ian ", and " Jakers !

In Britain it flowers less profusely and even has a reputation for being tender .

Cheese must be grated before being added .