being

noun

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 being plans 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.

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The state also ranked among the top five for three indicators: economic well-being, education, health and family/community. — Fiza Pirani, ajc, "For first time since 2012, Georgia isn’t one of the 10 worst states for children," 28 June 2018 This will not look cute on most non-Jenner human beings, FYI. — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "Kylie Jenner Talks Us Through Her Makeup Routine, Start to Finish," 28 June 2018 The indicators were broken into four areas: health, education, economic well-being, and family and community. — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, "1 in 5 Michigan kids in poverty, new study shows," 27 June 2018 Texas ranked 43rd overall and was well behind most states in the individual categories, ranking 35th in economic well-being, 32nd in education, 41st in health and 47th in family and community conditions. — Catherine Marfin, San Antonio Express-News, "Study: Texas ranks 43rd in child well-being," 26 June 2018 For many people, that shift is marked by feelings of steady energy and well-being, along with a satiety that helps with weight loss. — Jacqueline Detwiler, Popular Mechanics, "I Hacked My Body So You Don't Have To," 25 June 2018 Joined by three magical beings, the children search for their father, a scientist who has traveled through space and time and is now missing, while also attempting to stop a terrible evil. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Manchester Edition," 12 June 2018 The health, safety, and well-being of U.S. government employees and their family members are our greatest concern. — Nick Wadhams, Bloomberg.com, "U.S. Sends Medical Team to China Amid Reports of Mystery Ailment," 6 June 2018 The point is to achieve a sense of well-being, which ultimately is why people drink tea in the first place. — Steffi Victorioso, Los Angeles Magazine, "Local Women Are Hosting Fancy “High Teas” With the Help of a Cannabis Brand," 29 May 2018

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