being

be·ing | \ ˈbē(-i)ŋ

Definition of being

(Entry 1 of 4)

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 Lynes

b(1) : something that is conceivable and hence capable of 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 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

being

adjective

Definition of being (Entry 2 of 4)

: present —used in the phrase for the time beingplans to remain single for the time being

being

conjunction

Definition of being (Entry 3 of 4)

chiefly dialectal

: since, because —usually used with as, as how, or that

being

Definition of being (Entry 4 of 4)

present participle of be

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Noun a social movement that was brought into being in the 1960s I knew it was true in the core of my being.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The announcers on that Nickelodeon broadcast had a classic reaction to having a F-bomb being heard. — Andy Nesbitt, USA TODAY, "Bill Belichick just can't accept the Medal of Freedom from President Trump," 12 Jan. 2021 This year, perhaps, think of the ball as a large sedative being swallowed by the body politic. — New York Times, "This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.," 30 Dec. 2020 CommonPass, an app being developed by the World Economic Forum in coordination with executives and officials from 52 countries, is undergoing trials with international airlines including United and Cathay Pacific. — Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz, "Everything you need to know about vaccine passports," 29 Dec. 2020 No one on the UAB women’s basketball coaching staff would be watching or even could be watching last summer, thanks to the program being shut down in response to the coronavirus pandemic. — Rick Armstrong, chicagotribune.com, "Column: A long, hot summer helped Geneva’s Margaret Whitley prepare for an expanded role at UAB in women’s basketball," 28 Dec. 2020 Five turnovers in seven possessions led to the Gophers' advantage being cut to 61-57 on Jordan Goodwin's jumper. — Marcus Fuller, Star Tribune, "Gophers basketball gets back to winning, puts away St. Louis 90-82," 20 Dec. 2020 There’s no extra processing or graininess being introduced. — Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, "AirPods Max review: A high price for luxury performance," 17 Dec. 2020 In 1990 there were movies and there was network television, with the former being considered decidedly superior. — Julie Salamon, Town & Country, "Bonfire of the Vanities," 14 Dec. 2020 The tournament is set to begin on September 8, 2023, and will be played in nine cities across France, with the final being held in Paris. — Ben Church, CNN, "2023 Rugby World Cup draw confirmed as New Zealand face host France in pool stage," 14 Dec. 2020

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