Main Entry: ¹be·ing

Pronunciation: \ˈbē(-i)ŋ\

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 a : the quality or state of having existence b (1) : something conceivable as existing (2) : something that actually exists (3) : the totality of existing things c : conscious existence : life
2 : the qualities that constitute an existent thing : essence; especially : personality
3 : a living thing; especially : person