Definition of being
1a : the quality or state of having existence a social movement that came into being in the 1960s artistic form comes into being only when two elements are successfully fused — Carlos Lynesb (1) : something that is conceivable and hence capable of existing (2) : something that actually exists (3) : the totality of existing thingsc : conscious existence : life
2 : the qualities that constitute an existent thing : essence I knew it was true in the core of my being.; especially : personality
3 : a living thing sentient beings a mythical being; especially : person a very sexual being
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Examples of being in a Sentence
a social movement that was brought into being in the 1960s
I knew it was true in the core of my being.
Recent Examples of being from the Web
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Officers were called to the scene just before 8 p.m. on a pedestrian being struck by a car.
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By amassing details about plants and animals, Darwin had grasped how new environments might come into being.
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That being said, Dylan's Candy Bar is by far the best candy shop in town.
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A more open and honest discussion of such matters has direct implications for the well-being of the black community.
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Newsflash: There is nothing at all wrong with women, including moms, being sexual beings or sending nude images.
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This was the first time in this genre that somebody my size was an actually multidimensional being, flesh and blood without the really long beard, without the pointy shoes, without the asexuality.
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Goddess and kind human being Lea Michele is currently in Hawaii for some serious R&R with her girlfriends.
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More: Page | Don't be so cool about Hamidou Diallo and Kentucky drama Background: UK's Diallo, Washington make Calipari's Team USA roster There is always more than one game being played.
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Origin and Etymology of being
Middle English, from gerund of been be
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Definition of being
: present —used in the phrase for the time being plans to remain single for the time being
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How being analytical helped Jenny Simpson win her fourth consecutive USATF 1,500 title.
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And then Dev explains, without being preachy, how being Muslim isn't quite like practicing other religions.
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Or our (homophobic) aunt about how being gay is not a choice?
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Origin and Etymology of being
Middle English, from present participle of been be
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Definition of being
Origin and Etymology of being
from 2being
BEING Defined for English Language Learners
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: a living thing
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: the state of existing
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: the most important or basic part of a person's mind or self
BEING Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of being for Students
1 : the state of having life or existence He explained how the myth came into being.
2 : a living thing
3 : an entity believed to be divine
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