being

Speech parts

1. being - Noun

2. being - Verb

3. being - Conjunction

Meaning

of Be

Existing.

Existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence.

That which exists in any form, whether it be material or spiritual, actual or ideal; living existence, as distinguished from a thing without life; as, a human being; spiritual beings.

Lifetime; mortal existence.

An abode; a cottage.

Since; inasmuch as.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

existence organism life character person individual presence entity creature beingness human man nature animal thing
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Antonyms

nonbeing nonexistence nonentity inanimate object god phantom
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Hypernyms

state living thing animate thing

Hyponyms

doctor life individual living person animal

Phrases with the word

with that being said spring into being all being well that being the case being of sound mind and body reason for being

Anagrams

begin binge Bengi

Examples

To destroy the fetus 'is something worse than murder.' The one who does this 'does not take away life that has already been born, but prevents it from being born.' John Chrysostom

Hate is the coward's revenge for being humiliated. George Bernard Shaw

The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said. Peter Drucker

Speaking is silver, being silent is gold. Dutch Proverb

If you want to totally avoid being deceived, get married on February 30th. French Proverb

When a fool is cursed, he thinks he is being praised. Ethiopian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

bein darkmans Beinan Beinart being a bastard being a cop being a dad