being
IPA: bˈiɪŋ
noun
- A living creature.
- The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.
- (philosophy) That which has actuality (materially or in concept).
- (philosophy) One's basic nature, or the qualities thereof; essence or personality.
- (obsolete) An abode; a cottage.
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Examples of "being" in Sentences
- Being sceptical of the motives is one thing.
- Being frank is the most kindest thing to do.
- Are we being made patsies in this whole thing
- Being a bit of a chauvinist I bristle at that sort of thing.
- There are probably more a.noying things than being hectored.
- The life of the embryo, human being, starts as of fecundation.
- The difficult thing is to become a sensate, cognitive human being.
- I'm not afraid of being homesick and having no language to live in.
- Life is easygoing, with the major industries being tourism and fishing.
- The chimpanzee is believed to be the closest living relative of human beings.
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